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Author: Michael Bornstein
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)
Published: 2017-03-07
Total Pages: 367
ISBN-13: 0374305714
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"The incredible true story of Michael Bornstein--who at age 4 was one of the youngest children to be liberated from Auschwitz--and of his family"--
Author: Allan Zullo
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Published: 2016-11-29
Total Pages: 175
ISBN-13: 1338157361
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGripping and inspiring, these true stories of bravery, terror, and hope chronicle nine different children's experiences during the Holocaust. These are the true-life accounts of nine Jewish boys and girls whose lives spiraled into danger and fear as the Holocaust overtook Europe. In a time of great horror, these children each found a way to make it through the nightmare of war. Some made daring escapes into the unknown, others disguised their true identities, and many witnessed unimaginable horrors. But what they all shared was the unshakable belief in-- and hope for-- survival. Their legacy of courage in the face of hatred will move you, captivate you, and, ultimately, inspire you.
Author: M. Susan Lindee
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Published: 2008-10-10
Total Pages: 316
ISBN-13: 0226482367
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August of 1945 unleashed a force as mysterious as it was deadly—radioactivity. In 1946, the United States government created the Atomic Bomb Casualty Commission (ABCC) to serve as a permanent agency in Japan with the official mission of studying the medical effects of radiation on the survivors. The next ten years saw the ABCC's most intensive research on the genetic effects of radiation, and up until 1974 the ABCC scientists published papers on the effects of radiation on aging, life span, fertility, and disease. Suffering Made Real is the first comprehensive history of the ABCC's research on how radiation affected the survivors of the atomic bomb. Arguing that Cold War politics and cultural values fundamentally shaped the work of the ABCC, M. Susan Lindee tells the compelling story of a project that raised disturbing questions about the ethical implications of using human subjects in scientific research. How did the politics of the emerging Cold War affect the scientists' biomedical research and findings? How did the ABCC document and publicly present the effects of radiation? Why did the ABCC refuse to provide medical treatment to the survivors? Through a detailed examination of ABCC policies, archival materials, the minutes of committee meetings, newspaper accounts, and interviews with ABCC scientists, Lindee explores how political and cultural interests were reflected in the day-to-day operations of this controversial research program. Set against a period of conflicting views of nuclear weapons and nuclear power, Suffering Made Real follows the course of a politically charged research program and reveals in detail how politics and cultural values can shape the conduct, results, and uses of science.
Author: David Long
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Published: 2016-10-25
Total Pages: 192
ISBN-13: 0571316034
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWinner of the Best Book With Facts Blue Peter Book Award 2017. Amazing real-life stories about extreme survival.Beautifully presented in a large, paperback format, and fully illustrated in colour throughout, this wonderful anthology is a treat for all the family. Be shocked and amazed by these incredible real-life stories of extreme survival, including . . .The Man Who Sucked Blood from a Shark, a sailor who survived for 133 days on a raft in the Atlantic when his ship was torpedoed, using shark's blood in place of fresh water. The Girl Who Fell From the Sky, a teenager who fell 2 miles from an aeroplane and trekked through the Amazon jungle to safety. The Woman Who Froze to Death - Yet Lived, a woman who was trapped under freezing water for so long her heart stopped. Four hours later, medics managed to warm her blood enough to revive her. Combining classic tales such as Ernest Shackleton's Antarctic voyage, as well as more modern exploits such as the adventurer who inspired the movie 127 Hours, these astonishing stories will be retold by young readers to all of their friends.'A gorgeously presented hardback book, full of incredible real-life stories of extreme survival . . . Ultimately an inspirational book, beautifully illustrated.' Angels and Urchins'True-story fans will love this.' Inis Children's Books Ireland'A wonderful mixture of the scariness of peril and the glorious uplift of survival. It's insightful, inspirational and all absolutely true.' Bookbag
Author: Elinor J. Brecher
Publisher: Penguin Press
Published: 1994
Total Pages: 488
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTrue stories of the list survivors.
Author: Elisabeth Bouillon
Publisher: O'Brien Press
Published: 2001-05
Total Pages: 221
ISBN-13: 9780862785901
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe granddaughter of Titanic survivor Michel Navratil shares the story of her father and uncle, aged 2 and 4, who were traveling on the oceanliner under assumed names after being kidnapped by their father.
Author: Lynn C. Tolson
Publisher:
Published: 2003-04-02
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781410724175
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA true story, Beyond the Tears begins with the suicide attempt of an abused and addicted twenty-five-year-old woman. In the aftermath, she commits to counseling to recover from anxiety and depression associated with post-traumatic stress disorder. The author engages the reader in therapy sessions where the young woman reveals dysfunctional family relationships, including domestic violence, sexual abuse, and mental illness. Due to the therapeutic process, the woman discovers a path to love and the value of life, and she ultimately achieves a life that reflects health and happiness. In sharing this inspirational journey, the author provides a message of hope. Sexual assault, addiction, and suicide are unsolved social problems that carry stigmas. The stigmas cast a code of silence that do not solve problems. The result from not speaking about the crime of sexual assault is too often tragic. Thus, there is a need for real stories of recovery. By bringing my dark secrets to light, it is my hope that others who have had similar events will know that they are not alone. Readers may explore their own emotions to open lines of communication, eliminate shame, and experience healing. I also hope that my book promotes understanding of the issues that cause individual suffering and plague our society.
Author: Jack Winocour
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Published: 2012-05-04
Total Pages: 369
ISBN-13: 0486131246
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPanic, despair, shocking inefficiency, and a dash of heroism. Two lengthy narratives by passengers who had a thorough knowledge of the sea and by members of the ship's crew. 26 illustrations.
Author: Steve Bell
Publisher: Regal Books
Published: 2003-01-01
Total Pages: 182
ISBN-13: 9780830734818
DOWNLOAD EBOOKReal Survivors tells the true stories of courage of people who endured extreme difficulties and emerged from their trials as stronger and better Christians. The authors invited friends to relate their experiences of tragedy, spiritual struggles, suffering, doubts, foolishness, sin, and frustration with God. And they allowed them to tell their stories and share the lessons learned in their own words. The book challenges readers to approach their own problems with courage and gives them the faith to believe that they too can become real survivors.
Author: Kath Shackleton
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Published: 2019-10-01
Total Pages: 96
ISBN-13: 1492688940
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Perhaps there is no simple, easy way to educate children about the Holocaust. Yet [this] new extraordinary work in the form of a nonfiction graphic novel for children is a valiant attempt to do just that. These testimonials... serve as a reminder never to allow such a tragedy to happen again."—BookTrib Between 1933 and 1945, Adolf Hitler and the Nazi party were responsible for the persecution of millions of Jews across Europe. This extraordinary graphic novel tells the true stories of six Jewish children who survived the Holocaust. From suffering the horrors of Auschwitz, to hiding from Nazi soldiers in war-torn Paris, to sheltering from the Blitz in England, each true story is a powerful testament to the survivors' courage. These remarkable testimonials serve as a reminder never to allow such a tragedy to happen again. Features a current photograph of each contributor and an update about their lives, along with a glossary and timeline to support reader understanding of this period in world history.
