Clara's War by Clara Kramer 940.53 Kra

There seems to be many books about the Holocaust coming out this year. Although I don't seek them out, I usually check them out when I see them. I somehow need to read and reread to try and understand how some people could be so cruel, some so resilient and some so brave. Like Anne Frank, Clara wrote a diary. Fortunately Clara was one of about sixty Jews (out of 5,000) who survived the war in Zolkiew, Poland. At the age of 15 she went into hiding with her family and two other families. They were hidden in a bunker they build under a house. There they remained for 20 months. She does a wonderful job of describing not only the stress of those underground, but also of those brave people who sheltered them. If you think your life is not great, read this book and you'll be a bit more grateful!