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Paperback. Condition: Good. I Held the Sun in My Hands is the story of a young girl raised in a traditional Jewish family in Hungary prior to and during WI. When Germany occupied Hungary on March 19th, 1944, Erika Jacoby was deported to Auschwitz, together with her mother. She was among the youngest that escaped the selection of Dr .Mengele and together with her mother, who was among the oldest, she endured and outlasted the atrocities and deprivations of the Nazi persecutors. In her book she describes how the teachings and values that she absorbed and incorporated into her life in her home helped her survive Auschwitz and the other concentration camps. She writes movingly about her painful disappointments in the behavior of her fellow human beings, while never losing her faith in God. This unshakable trust in the divine personal protection inspired others as well not to give up hope. In her memoir we witness how this young girl took upon herself the enormous responsibility for her mother's survival, and the impact of that on their relationship after the war and, indeed, throughout their lives. The author, a clinical social worker, examines this relationship with much insight and compassion. with adversity and survive not only physically but also spiritually.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. A new approach to family and personal memoirs that includes many creative formats.Memoir Your Way inspires family storykeepers to create a memoir using a craft you already know or are inspired to learn to create a personal, polished memoir your family will treasure. Accessible and with broad appeal, this first-of-its-kind book extends the written memoir form to cookbooks, scrapbooks, quilts, and other forms of storytelling.Readers of Memoir Your Way will find out how to:Create your own family cookbook like a proDesign, stitch, and create stunning quilts that preserve family memories for the next generation and create a cherished giftBring out the natural storyteller in children while building self-confidence and a sense of familyWrite engaging family stories with proven writing tipsEnrich scrapbooks with stories that might otherwise be overlooked and techniques that showcase even the memories that weren't preserved in photographsTurn your story into a graphic novel with hand-drawn illustrationsBecome the bridge for your heritage between the old world and the newMemoir Your Way makes memoir accessible to everyone, including those who don't see themselves as writers. Memoir Your Way is a valuable sourcebook for quickly and easily creating memoirs that celebrate family stories and ancestry. …

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condition: Good. I Held the Sun in My Hands is the story of a young girl raised in a traditional Jewish family in Hungary prior to and during WI. When Germany occupied Hungary on March 19th, 1944, Erika Jacoby was deported to Auschwitz, together with her mother. She was among the youngest that escaped the selection of Dr .Mengele and together with her mother, who was among the oldest, she endured and outlasted the atrocities and deprivations of the Nazi persecutors. In her book she describes how the teachings and values that she absorbed and incorporated into her life in her home helped her survive Auschwitz and the other concentration camps. She writes movingly about her painful disappointments in the behavior of her fellow human beings, while never losing her faith in God. This unshakable trust in the divine personal protection inspired others as well not to give up hope. In her memoir we witness how this young girl took upon herself the enormous responsibility for her mother's survival, and the impact of that on their relationship after the war and, indeed, throughout their lives. The author, a clinical social worker, examines this relationship with much insight and compassion. with adversity and survive not only physically but also spiritually.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Softcover in VG condition (light corner wear, slight cover fading). 128 unmarked pages. [6oz]. Book.

paperback. Condition: Good. Corners are slightly bent. Used - Good.

Condition: Good. Signed Copy . Signed/Inscribed by multiple contributors on dedication page.

Condition: very_good. This book is in excellent condition. There may be minimal writing on the inside cover or cover page. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.

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Condition: Very Good. paperback 100% of proceeds go to charity! May have signs of use, wear and minor cosmetic defects.

Paperback. Condition: Good. A new approach to family and personal memoirs that includes many creative formats.Memoir Your Way inspires family storykeepers to create a memoir using a craft you already know or are inspired to learn to create a personal, polished memoir your family will treasure. Accessible and with broad appeal, this first-of-its-kind book extends the written memoir form to cookbooks, scrapbooks, quilts, and other forms of storytelling.Readers of Memoir Your Way will find out how to:Create your own family cookbook like a proDesign, stitch, and create stunning quilts that preserve family memories for the next generation and create a cherished giftBring out the natural storyteller in children while building self-confidence and a sense of familyWrite engaging family stories with proven writing tipsEnrich scrapbooks with stories that might otherwise be overlooked and techniques that showcase even the memories that weren't preserved in photographsTurn your story into a graphic novel with hand-drawn illustrationsBecome the bridge for your heritage between the old world and the newMemoir Your Way makes memoir accessible to everyone, including those who don't see themselves as writers. Memoir Your Way is a valuable sourcebook for quickly and easily creating memoirs that celebrate family stories and ancestry. …

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Book Club (BCE/BOMC). Good clean tight copy. Shelf wear. Foxing along fore edges. Small chips and/or tears along edges of jacket. Rubbing and some discoloration to jacket.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

hardcover. Condition: Good. New Directions, NY, c.1988, 1st., 8vo., cloth, 272pp., ex-lib.- spine label, pocket, stamps, tape-marked covers, ow VG/VG $.

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condition: Fine. Jefferson Hawkins (illustrator).

Condition: Used: Very Good. Very good, with name of former owner written in black pen on inside cover, else excellent.

Paperback. Condition: New. New Inside & Out. Clean and crisp pages w/no markings! You will be pleased! ( z1s210C ) Some very minor shelf wear on cover. ** Fast Shipping **.

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Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: Used - Like New. Used - Like New.

Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Stated First. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. Stated First. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Black cloth spine and edges with silver lettering on spine, light turquoise boards. 259 pages.

Condition: very good. Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Poor. First Edition. Green embossed hardcover. Missing the spine cloth, boards detached but present. Wear and signs of age. RARE book. Priced to reflect condition. We ship fast. Frontis (illustrator).