Highly enjoyed this one! It kept me engaged throughout and was a joy to read, would certainly recommend!

Due to a sudden, unexpected passing in the family a few years ago and another more recently and my subsequent (mental) health issues stemming from that, I was unable to download this book in time to review it before it was archived as I did not visit this site for several years after the bereavements. This means I can't leave an accurate reflection of my feelings towards the book as I am unable to read it now and so I am leaving a message of explanation instead.

I am now back to reading and reviewing full time as once considerable time had passed I have found that books have been helping me significantly in terms of my mindset and mental health - this was after having no interest in anything for quite a number of years after the passings.

Anything requested and approved will be read and a decent quality review written and posted to Amazon (where I am a Hall of Famer & Top Reviewer), Goodreads (where I have several thousand friends and the same amount who follow my reviews) and Waterstones (or Barnes & Noble if the publisher is American based). Thank you for the opportunity and apologies for the inconvenience.

This was an emotional story and true . It disturbed me at times so I cannot truthfully say that I enjoyed reading it. I persevered and did learn more about the horrors of war.

I am a huge fan of historical fiction, especially the kind that centers on World War II. When I get to read a World War II story that is actual nonfiction, it takes it to another level. I love reading true accounts from that time era. This book was special. I loved the fact that it had images from the time era as well. They make it all that much more real. The way the story is written, makes you feel as if you are watching all of this up close. I love when historical stories are told in first person. A memoir of a girl who survives the Holocaust and her life afterwards. This is a memoir that everyone should read. It’s not your typical “survival” Holocaust story. It’s unique.

3.5

Suzanne was a young child during WW2, rescued from the Nazis as a Jewish child and then bounced around foster homes before being adopted into the United States. She struggles with her identity as a holocaust survivor and activist.

She never really commits to one style of resistance or revolution, committing to many at the same time and not really being able to shout above the masses.


I think she has led an interesting life and hope that she manages to reconcile her past with her present.

An inspiring memoir about one woman's life during and after the Holocaust. The author shares her politic beliefs but also that she chooses love over hate every time. A great read. Thank you to Netgalley and Fernwood Publishing for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Fascinating and a great insight to this horror which happened all these years ago. It was well written and interesting

Holocaust To Resistance is another great historical fiction with yet another view of how the holocaust affected one woman’s life.

Her journey from being separated from her family and bounced from place to place for Her own safety to coming to America and what her life was like in the years after the atrocity that was the holocaust occurred.

The impact this event had on her entire life is tragic. Her strength in-spite of it all is inspirational.

I enjoyed reading the first part of the author's story. She was torn from her mother and also from her foster parents to bounce from place to place during WWII. Eventually she was adopted and brought to America but her upbringing was a little volatile at times. I skimmed the middle portion of the book since the author's political ideology didn't interest me. When she resumed discussing her roots I regained interest. It was an interesting book, but I felt the author had a tendency to preach too much about politics. The Holocasit parts were fascinating to read.

This was a beautiful memoir about the athour's life. It is about choosing love instead of hate. It was a stunning memoir. I loved it.