Four Perfect Pebbles: A Holocaust Story

Name: Four Perfect Pebbles: A Holocaust Story
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Book Synopsis: The twentieth-anniversary edition of Marion Blumenthal Lazan’s acclaimed Holocaust memoir features new material by the author, a reading group guide, a map, and additional photographs. “The writing is direct, devastating, with no rhetoric or exploitation. The truth is in what’s said and in what is left out.”—ALA Booklist (starred review)

Marion Blumenthal Lazan’s unforgettable and acclaimed memoir recalls the devastating years that shaped her childhood. Following Hitler’s rise to power, the Blumenthal family—father, mother, Marion, and her brother, Albert—were trapped in Nazi Germany. They managed eventually to get to Holland, but soon thereafter it was occupied by the Nazis. For the next six and a half years the Blumenthals were forced to live in refugee, transit, and prison camps, including Westerbork in Holland and Bergen-Belsen in Germany, before finally making it to the United States. Their story is one of horror and hardship, but it is also a story of courage, hope, and the will to survive.

Four Perfect Pebbles features forty archival photographs, including several new to this edition, an epilogue, a bibliography, a map, a reading group guide, an index, and a new afterword by the author. First published in 1996, the book was an ALA Notable Book, an ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers, and IRA Young Adults’ Choice, and a Notable Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies, and the recipient of many other honors. “A harrowing and often moving account.”—School Library Journal

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Discover the unforgettable memoir that has captivated readers worldwide for two decades. Four Perfect Pebbles: A Holocaust Story is Marion Blumenthal Lazan's powerful true account of her family's harrowing journey through Nazi Germany. With new material, including additional photographs and an afterword by the author, this twentieth-anniversary edition is a must-read for history enthusiasts and book clubs alike.

Immerse yourself in Marion's captivating narrative as she recounts the devastating years that shaped her childhood. From Hitler's rise to power to their escape to Holland, only to be occupied by the Nazis once again. Join the Blumenthal family as they endure six and a half years of unimaginable horror in refugee, transit, and prison camps. Witness their extraordinary courage, unwavering hope, and the indomitable spirit that fueled their will to survive throughout their journey.

Four Perfect Pebbles includes forty archival photographs, allowing you to visualize the profound impact of Marion's story. This revised edition also provides a comprehensive reading group guide, perfect for deepening your understanding and engaging in discussions with others. Explore the meticulously crafted map and bibliography to further delve into the historical context surrounding their ordeal in Nazi Germany.

This critically acclaimed memoir has been recognized as an ALA Notable Book and IRA Young Adults' Choice, among other prestigious awards. School Library Journal hailed it as "a harrowing and often moving account," while the ALA Booklist praised its direct and devastating writing. Don't miss your chance to experience the emotional power of Four Perfect Pebbles: A Holocaust Story.

Join countless others who have been deeply moved by this extraordinary memoir. Journey alongside Marion and her family as they navigate the darkness of Nazi Germany and emerge with their resilience and hope intact. Embrace their story of survival, courage, and determination. Take the first step towards understanding history's lessons and order your copy of Four Perfect Pebbles today.

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