The Secret Holocaust Diaries: The Untold Story of Nonna Bannister Audiobook

" This book had a lot of good quotes and thoughts in it that made me think. The storyline is really good, but it is a little scattered. I felt really connected to this little girl by the end of the book, and my heart hurt for all she had to see and experience. Overall, I really enjoyed reading this book and would recommend it to others. "

" I feel that while the author certainly has an interesting story to tell, she should have gotten help putting it into a format that was not painful to read. While I understand that some of the "charm" of this book is the notes the author makes to herself and that it is her own words, but I found it redundant and boring. "

" Incredible account preserved & kept hidden from everyone until the last 10 years of her life. Unique view into the Holocaust. Haunting. "

" Nonna Bannister hid the true story of her past even from her husband and children until the 1980's, and asked that it only be shared after her passing. Although like all Holocaust stories there is horror and pain, over half of this book is her memories of her childhood as a granddaughter of a Cossack to the last Tzar, and a childhood rich in the old Russian traditions that still lingered in some areas for the privileged until WWII was well underway. She lost her entire family, but carried their memories and teachings in her heart until she was ready to share them with others. Not as easy read, but captivating and well worth it. Rest in Peace Nonna. "

" I liked the story from a non Jewish survivors experience "

" Interesting book. Obvioulsy not great writing. So sad what so many people had to go through at that time. This was not a gripping book nor was it one I will probably remember much detail on in the future. "

" A MUST read if you are intrigued about the events of the Holocaust!!! Heart wrenching, honest and wonderfully written! Nonna's story is on the level of Anne Frank, which I believe every sixth grader in our country has had to read! "

" History. I love it. "

" Recommended to my students to read as part of our Holocaust unit at school. It is amazing what one person can go through and it is our job to tell so that we can help remember and pray that no one has to go through this again. "

" Interesting perspective. Markedly different treatment of the non Jews. But also horrendous conditions and at times unthinkable actions by the German soldiers. "

" Great story. it was interesting to learn about Russia before Stalin and after Stalin and what happened to the Russians who lived near the border where Germany invaded. It was a sad story, but very well written. "

" Phenomenal book. It took Nonna a lot of courage to write this remarkable autobiography. There are many painful memories that I'm sure she would rather forget. "

" This woman's life was so upsetting, but she is amazing. Some of her experiences are so tragic, however, she writes a little bit eotionally disconnected from them, so I could read them. Very sad, very eye opening. "

" True, very sad story. "

" Interesting accounts of WWII "

" This book is good you will cry and laugh your way through it. A memoir that not only tells the story of the past but tells it in a way that helps ou understand a young girls growth into womanhood and the love of a child and her family. "

" This is one of those books that you will carry with you for your lifetime. I couldn't put it down and shed many tears while reading it. "

" I enjoyed her fun memories at her grandmas house and not so fun memories at the concentration camp. "

" I went to a presentation by the author's son and husband. That personal connection made the story more interesting.<br/> "

" Sometimes the execution lacked something but that couldn't detract too much from the truly shocking things that happened to the author and the true story of survival the book contained. "

" This woman's life was so upsetting, but she is amazing. Some of her experiences are so tragic, however, she writes a little bit eotionally disconnected from them, so I could read them. Very sad, very eye opening. "

" Inspiring life experiences blended with strength,faith and hope. Loved the historical info shared along side the horrific true tale of one of the worst times in world history. Amazing story and amazing woman,<br/> "

" Interesting slant on the holocaust from a Russian's point of view. She spent more time on her family background and childhood memories than her experiences of being in labor camps. "

" &quot;Now I can only imagine what could be-but is not. I am not free, and yet not held imprisoned.&quot; "

" I liked this book, some of it is hard to read just because of what she went through. But anyone who enjoys history and is fascinated by WWII should read this book "

" Although it was a very sad story, I loved this book. "

" Compelling story, could have been better written but that's kind of not the point. Plus the ever-attractive free-on-the-Kindle deal. "

" Wow!! The horrors of the Nazis never cease to amaze me. Amazing story of this woman's young life. All I can say is WOW! "

" While I thought this memoir was interesting, based on the title of the book it was not at all what I expected. I thought there would be a greater focus on her experiences with the Gestapo, SS Guards, etc. instead of all the nostalgia about the privileged life-style she led prior to WWII. "

" It was a very good book that definitely pulls at your heart because it is so sad. I would recommend anyone that is interested in these type of stories because it makes you think about those times. "

" A story of a surviver of the holocaust. <br/>A few years before her death in 2004, Nonna translated her girlhood diaries into the last language she learned-English. Leaving us with a tragic story of her family. <br/>It never seizes to amaze me what people are capable off. The good and the bad. "