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Gertruda's Oath: A Child, A Promise, And A Heroic Escape During World War II (2007)

by Ram Oren(Favorite Author)

4.04 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

0385527187 (ISBN13: 9780385527187)

languge

English

genre

Memoir & Autobiography

publisher

Doubleday Religion

review 1: One of the most engrossing books I have read in a long time; I could not put it down.Generally I steer clear of World War II books because I know it was an horrific period and I don't want to dwell on the horrors of it in a book or a movie for that matter. So with trepidation I began reading this book.Yes, the horror and hatred that one man can do to another with relish is here; the absolute devotion to Hitler and his final solution is eery and leaves you heartbroken. BUT the kindness and love of other characters in the book for mankind prevails in this book.The love for family and humanity in a time of such horror and fear of the regime permeates this book.The constant fear that the author, Ram Oren, allows you to experience through his excellent narration is sad and nerv... moree wracking and yet the doctor who tirelessly and without any compensation loves his fellow man is triumphant.Gertruda's Oath is an oath that takes her on a harrowing quest to find safety and life for her little charge, Michael Stolowitzky.I absolutely recommend this incredibly written and translated book. The translation into English gives the reader a few quaint ways of saying things that further adds to the telling of this story.
review 2: I don't know if I'm just burned out of reading WWII stories or if it was the writing style of this book, but I just didn't feel the same passion for this story as I have others in this genre. The very true story is very dramatic and amazing. Maybe it's because this is his first book but it felt like a reporter's account of this story. I never felt fully engaged. Whether that's my own problem or the author's, we may never know. I recommend the book. It's a good read-- just not my favorite so far. less

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