Under a Cruel Star: A Life in Prague 1941-1968
by Heda Margolius Kovaly
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Author: Heda Margolius KovalyTranslator: Helen Epstein
Edition: Paperback
Published: 1997-01
ISBN: 0841913773
Number of pages: 192
Publisher: Holmes & Meier Publishers
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Book Review: Its the story that plays in my head whenever tragedy befalls me & gives me the strength to get through it.
Summary: 5 Stars
I read this about 6 years ago when it was assigned in one of my undergrad classes. There are enough online reviews for you to read about the plot and like. Rather I want to tell you how her voice has stuck with me. I think of her ability to see the slivering when everything is just gray, and her amazing capacity to keep going. Whenever I think I can't go on, this death/or lost/ or series of unfortunate events as shattered the very last of my will I remember her words. I highly recommend it. I regally give this as a gift, I know I'm not just giving someone a powerful story, but really I'm giving someone a packet of extra strength for when they need it most in life.
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