All the Things I Never Told My Father Paperback – December 7, 2013

Yoni Nadelman tells the story of her life in occupied Poland during WWII. I am a fan of historical fiction, particularly about occupied Europe during WWII, but nothing compares to viewing a life through the eyes of the person who lived it. Yoni is five years old when the war begins. All The things I Never Told My Father is a story of the innocence of childhood juxtaposed with the cruelty of war. It is also a story of survival and resilience. I was gripped by this memoir from the first pages and highly recommend it.

A friend gave me this book. I started reading it because it was on my nightstand and relatively short. I did not have any expectations.But, the narrative really delivers. It is a firsthand account of Nazi brutality through the eyes of a child. The writing is crisp and not excessively wordy. The story moves along at a nice pace. The impact of the story is awesome. It is one of the best examples of personalized writing during during the war, and there is a lot of competition. The authenticity of experience comes through in every page. It reminds me of a bad dream in which I seek to outpace the monsters, but no matter where I hide, the monsters find me.A terrific achievement.

Like "The Devil's Arithmetic," the horrors of the Nazis as experienced through the eyes of a child. Here, though, the horrors are first-hand. Written factually and without added drama, the narrative carries enormous power. A lifetime passed before the author was able to revisit this terrible time. It must not be forgotten.

Great quality.

This is a personal and touching story about a woman's experience growing up that is both original and compelling. A great read.

Fantastic book!

It's hard to review without spoiling the surprises, but give it a try!Jo Heath

A heartfelt, brisk account from a very brave, sensitive child's eyes with an adult perspective of a terrifying war experience on the civilian side. A quick read that will haunt for a long time to come.

A história é muito interessante, e por ser algo real se torna ainda mais interessante.

Une histoire vraie poignante qui explique les cheminements d'enfants déracinés et tout le temps déplacés au gré des guerres et des changements politiques. Pour moi, une expérience intéressante car je ne connaissais pas le point de vue des enfants.