The Dentist of Auschwitz: A Memoir
The Dentist of Auschwitz: A Memoir
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2001
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2001248
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Auschwitz • 1940s
2001
Adult
18+ years
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The Dentist of Auschwitz: A Memoir by Benjamin Jacobs is a poignant personal narrative detailing the author's harrowing experiences during the Holocaust. Person-first language illustrates Jacobs' journey from student to survivor, highlighting his resilience and determination amid the horrors of the Auschwitz concentration camp.
Mysterious
Dark
Unnerving
Melancholic
Contemplative
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The Dentist of Auschwitz: A Memoir by Benjamin Jacobs provides a haunting and vivid account of survival during the Holocaust. Readers praise its raw narrative and emotional depth, but some find it harrowing and difficult to read due to its graphic detail. It serves as a powerful testament to human resilience, though it's not for the faint-hearted.
Who Should Read The Dentist of Auschwitz: A Memoir?
Readers interested in Holocaust memoirs and historical accounts of resilience, similar to Night by Elie Wiesel and The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne, will appreciate The Dentist of Auschwitz: A Memoir. This book appeals to those drawn to personal narratives of survival during WWII.
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Auschwitz • 1940s
2001
Adult
18+ years
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