Careful research and interviews with family members permitted him to give an accurate account of his time living in a ghetto and then at Auschwitz. His story, however, I found extra interesting as he explains what it was like after the war and as he and his mother tried to adjust to a new way of life. A lot of books about this time in history only focus on the concentration camps and the release. The Jews continued to struggle and face persecution after the war.
*Highly recommend.
-Borrowed from the library.
Warnings/points to discuss: Mr. Bornstein does not shy away from the horrible details of his memories. He also mentions a time when he was molested but does not share specific details. This book is definitely for older readers (junior high and older).

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