The May Beetles: My First Twenty Years

Discover the powerful memoir, The May Beetles: My First Twenty Years by Baba Schwartz, a poignant narrative that navigates the complexities of childhood innocence juxtaposed against the brutal realities of the Holocaust. This book captures her early years filled with joy and warmth in her close-knit Hungarian Jewish family, as she recounts the transformative experiences that shaped her life. With emotion, Baba shares the heartbreaking events that unfolded in 1944 when her community faced unimaginable horrors as they were deported to Auschwitz. Experience her strength as she recounts the loss of her father and the resilience of her mother and two sisters, who survived multiple concentration camps against all odds. Each page of The May Beetles is crafted with honesty and clarity, allowing readers to grasp the stark contrasts of love and hatred, hope and despair. This compelling book is more than a memoir; it’s a testament to the human spirit. Ideal for readers interested in Holocaust literature, Jewish history, and personal transformation stories. Secure your copy today from Smartfox NZ with FREE shipping— please note combined shipping with other products is unavailable, and delivery may take up to 10 days.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781863958455
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2016
Publisher: Black Inc
Pages: 294


Description:
Baba Schwartz's story began before the Holocaust could have been imagined. As a spirited girl in a warm and loving Jewish family, she lived a normal life in a small town in eastern Hungary. In The May Beetles, Baba describes the innocence and excitement of her childhood, remembering her early years with verve and emotion.

But then unspeakable horror. Baba tells of the shattering of her family and their community from 1944, when the Germans transported the 3000 Jews of her town to Auschwitz. She lost her father to the gas chambers, yet she, her mother and her two sisters survived this concentration camp and several others to which they were transported as slave labour. They eventually escaped the final death march and were liberated by the advancing Russian army. But despite the suffering, Baba writes about this period with the same directness, freshness and honesty as she writes about her childhood.

Full of love amid hatred, hope amid despair, The May Beetles is sure to touch your heart.

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