THE SECRET HOLOCAUST DIARIES by Nonna L. Bannister
About the book:
The Secret Holocaust Diaries is a haunting eyewitness account of Nonna Lisowskaja Bannister, a remarkable Russian-American woman who saw and survived unspeakable evils as a young girl. For half a century she kept her story secret while living a normal American life. She locked all her photos, documents, diaries, and dark memories from World War II in a trunk. Late in life, she unlocked the trunk, first for herself, then for her husband, and now for the rest of the world.
Nonna's story is one of suffering, torture, and death -- but also of incredible acts of kindness that show the ultimate triumph of faith and love over despair and evil. The Secret Holocaust Diaries is in part a tragedy, yet it's also an unforgetable true story about forgiveness, courage, and hope.
My thoughts:
This book was so interesting I just zoomed through it in 4 days. The description above says it all. Nonna takes us back to her childhood in Tsarist Russia, through the Bolshevik revolution, WWII and USA 1950s. The changes in the world and technology are incredible.
Even more incredible was her ability to survive through the timeframe in which she lived. She was the only member of her family to survive the holocaust. And none of them were Jewish! It shows how evil mankind can be.
Her mother is a large part of the story. Reading about her and seeing her picture made me wish that I could have met this remarkable woman.
This book is a must read for any history lover.
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