Stolen Words is an excellent account of an important, but appropriately lesser know, aspect of the Holocaust, in this case the fate of a large part ofnEuropean Jewry's heritage-its books. Glickman tells the story if a well researched and accessible style. It reads nearly like a suspense novel, a rare treat for readers who may be intimidated by the scholarly aspects and imprimatur of its publisher. Three cheers to both author and publisher for brining this story to light.

Very powerful. I loved this, but I may be biased as I've always loved reading about WWII or anything set during WWII.

We've all heard that the Nazis burned Jewish literature, and it has been well portrayed in films and books such as "the Book Thief," but Mark Glickman really sheds light on this tragedy a lot more fully with "Stolen Words."

If you are interested in the period surrounding the Nazi Regime's power and the many things that happened within the Jewish community at the time, then this will be an irresistible book for you. The author took care to not only tell the story of what happened to the literature and why, but to relate it to the many other events and happenings going on during the period.

I was fascinated by the account of how the books were returned to their rightful owners and how those people reacted when they were. This is a look at a side of history mostly ignored and a peeling back of the layers of everyday knowledge that most books and films focus on.

I definitely recommend this book to anyone looking to learn more about this subject. This book is emotional and moving--even though it is non-fiction.

This review is based on a complimentary copy from the publisher and provided through Netgalley. All opinions are my own.

"Stolen Words: The Nazi Plunder of Jewish Books" by Mark Glickman is a complex, somewhat narrative view of not only the burning and theft of Jewish books, but the entire Jewish relationship with literature. This rich exploration of Jewish history is interspersed with stories about books that refused to burn (who knew it was so difficult to burn a stack of books?) and detailed accounts of how and why Nazis gathered Jewish literature. No matter how much you think you know about the Jewish Holocaust, it's unlikely you know this side of it. Well-researched and engaging, I highly suggest this book to history buffs and book enthusiasts alike.

Not only an account of the Nazi plundering of Jewish books but an incisive and illuminating account of the relationship between Jewish culture and the written word. Meticulously researched, the author explores the many avenues involved in the systematic theft of the books, the ambivalent attitude many Nazis had to these works, and the enormous, and often perilous, efforts individuals made to preserve them. He also explores the considerable and complex efforts made after the war to reunite books with their original owners. I found this book totally compelling, a real page-turner, shocking, of course, but also very moving at times. Highly recommended.