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This is the unforgettable story of gerda weissmann kleins sixyear ordeal as a victim of nazi cruelty. Gerda has appeared on 60 minutes and nightline, and she has won an academy award for the documentary called, one survivor remembers. Discover book depositorys huge selection of gerda weissmann klein books online. From her comfortable home in bielitz presentday bielsko in poland to her miraculous survival and her liberation by american troopsincluding the man who was to become her husbandin volary, czechoslovakia, in 1945, gerda takes the reader on a terrifying journey. Army lieutenant liberated weissmann on may 7, 1945. All but my life by gerda weissma klein powells books. Gerda weissmann klein author of all but my life goodreads. She had idyllic childhood with her parents and her older brother arthur. After reading this i now have to read the other of gerda weissmann klein s books namely all but my life. From her comfortable home in bielitz presentday bielsko in poland to her miraculous survival and her liberation by american troops including the man who was to become her husband in volary, czechoslovakia, in 1945, gerda takes the reader on a terrifying journey. The author of five books, she has received many awards and honorary. The love letters of gerda and kurt klein, revealing one of the greatest love stories ever told. Browse gerda weissman kleins bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. All but my life by gerda weissmann klein scholastic.

Buy all but my life by gerda weissmann klein online at alibris. All but my life is gerda weissmann kleins memoir of her experiences during world war ii. A book of their letters, the hours after, is a poignant collection of correspondence between gerda and kurt klein following the war. Her autobiographical account of the holocaust, all but my life 1957, was adapted for the 1995 short film, one survivor remembers, which received an academy award and an emmy award, and was selected for the national. One raspberry paperback january 1, 2009 by gerda weissmann klein author 5. The kleins became advocates of holocaust education and human rights, dedicating most of their lives to promoting tolerance and community service. From her comfortable home in bielitz presentday bielsko in poland to her miraculous survival and her liberation by american troopsincluding the man who was to become her.

Gerda weissman klein and kurt klein lecture frequently and have written extensively about their experiences during the holocaust. She is the author of all but my life, in print for 40 years in 40 editions, which has attained the status of a classic, the hours after. The main characters of this non fiction, world war ii story are. Kurt kleins story was featured in the pbs series american and the holocaust. Surprisingly as we are both buffalo gals, our first conversation spun into stories about teds, the buffalo evening news and kenmore. Gerda weissmann klein received the presidential medal of freedom. The presidential medal of freedom is the highest civilian honor, given to those who contributed to the security or national. Gerda immediately put me at my ease and made me smile. Gerda weissmann klein was born in bielsko, poland, in 1924, and now lives in arizona with her husband, kurt klein, who as a us army lieutenant liberated weissmann on may 7, 1945. Gerda weissmann klein s story also is presented in the testimony film, which is part of the permanent exhibit at the united states holocaust memorial museum in washington, d. All about the adventures of 2 american girls who get stuck. Near fine in a good dust jacket with some wear and rubbing. All but my life is the basis for the academy awardwinning documentary from hbo, one survivor remembers.

Her other books include a passion for sharing, which received the valley forge freedom award. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. She remembers her childhood as being happy, even idyllic. Gerda weissmann klein is currently considered a single author. Gerda weissmann kleins story also is presented in the testimony film, which is part of the permanent exhibit at the united states holocaust memorial museum in washington, d. Gerda weissmann was born in 1924 in a part of poland that was part of the german empire before wwi. From her comfortable home in bielitz presentday bielsko in poland to her miraculous survival and her liberation by american troopsincluding the man who was to become her husbandin volary, czechoslovakia, in 1945, gerda takes the reader on a terrifying. The weissmanns were a jewish family, and their town had been part of the austrohungarian empire before 1919.

Letters of love and longing in wars aftermath, the blue rose, promise of a new spring, and a passion for sharing, which earned its author the valley forge freedom award. The author of five books, she has received many awards and honorary degrees and has lectured throughout the country for the past fortyfive years. From her comfortable home in bielitz presentday bielsko in poland to her miraculous survival and her liberation by american troopsincluding the man who was to become her husbandin volary, czechoslovakia, in 1945, gerda takes the reader on a. My favorites are the blue rose, promise of a new spring, and all but my life. Gerda weissman klein audio books, best sellers, author. On may 7, 1945, the american military stormed the area, and the first soldier to approach gerda was kurt klein. Listen to all but my life by gerda weissmann klein at. All but my life, signed abebooks shop for books, art.

The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 1959, and was written by gerda weissmann klein. Gerda weissmann klein books list of books by author. The name of the award was incorrect in an earlier version of the article and in a photo caption. All but my life by gerda weissmann klein overdrive. Over fifty years ago, gerda weissmann was barely alive at the end of a 350mile death march that took her from a slave labor camp in germany to the czech border. Buy a cheap copy of all but my life book by gerda weissmann klein. Signed by gerda weissman klein on the front free endpaper. Over fifty years ago, gerda weissmann was barely alive at the. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible.

Buy all but my life new, expanded by gerda weissmann klein isbn. Then in september of 1939 the germans invaded poland and gerda could not do many of the things that she liked to do. All but my life stands as the ultimate lesson in humanity, hope, and friendship. Phoenix holocaust survivor becomes beacon of hope during. From her comfortable home in bielitz, poland, to her miraculous survival and her liberation by american troopsincluding the man who was to become her husbandin volary.

My greatgreat aunt gerda weissmann klein is unfortunately famous for being a holocaust survivor. Gerda weissmann klein books list of books by author gerda. A classic of holocaust literature, gerda weissmann kleins celebrated memoir tells the moving story of a young womans three frightful years as a slave laborer of the nazis and her miraculous liberation. Illustrating ilsas story was deeply moving and i consider it one of the greatest honors. Gerda weissmann klein was born in bielsko, poland, in 1924, and now lives in arizona with her husband, kurt klein, who as a u. Gerda weissmann klein is a polish american writer and human rights activist. Gerda weissman klien is the subject of the academy awardwinning documentary one survivor remembers. Klein was born on may 8, 1924, in bielitz now bielsko, poland. All but my life is the unforgettable story of gerda weissmann kl. Her autobiographical account of the holocaust, all but my life, was adapted for the 1995 short film, one survivor remembers, which received an academy award and an emmy award, and was selected for the national film registry. Please note that all messages will be shared with gerda as this page was created to centralize her ability. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 272 pages and is available in paperback format.