A review by caslater83
My Mother's Secret by J.L. Witterick
4.0
War is tragic. It kills the most innocent and destroys everything around you. [b: My Mother's Secret|18167456|My Mother's Secret|J.L. Witterick|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1374000637l/18167456._SX50_.jpg|24511866] provides four stories through the eyes of four individuals. Franciszka is an usual woman. She takes on the dangers of hiding Jewish families and a defecting German soldier. She is more intelligent than most people give her credit for: her compassion for others is what spurs her to continue doing the right thing even at the cost of her life.
The Nazis were cold-hearted and more than willing to shoot Jews on the spot if they didn't get what they wanted instantly. They ate well, enjoyed fine foods and strong drinks, and led a relatively easy life at the expense of the Jews and Jewish sympathizers.
While the story is short, it is still rich in compassion, sympathy, and human kindness. This would be a good class assignment to read this book and discuss it.
The Nazis were cold-hearted and more than willing to shoot Jews on the spot if they didn't get what they wanted instantly. They ate well, enjoyed fine foods and strong drinks, and led a relatively easy life at the expense of the Jews and Jewish sympathizers.
While the story is short, it is still rich in compassion, sympathy, and human kindness. This would be a good class assignment to read this book and discuss it.