Edith’s Book
Edith’s Book by Edith Velmans, published by Penguin Books Limited in 1999, presents the extraordinary true story of a young girl from a sophisticated Jewish family in The Hague during World War II. This edition spans 256 pages and is written in English. The narrative details how Edith was hidden by a Dutch family at great personal risk, while also recounting the tragic loss of her mother, father, grandmother, and one of her brothers.
Readers will find a poignant account that combines narrative storytelling with excerpts from diaries and letters kept by Edith. This blend offers a unique perspective on her experiences during a tumultuous time, highlighting themes of survival and resilience. The book falls within the realms of biography and autobiography, as well as military history, providing insight into the impact of war on individuals and families.
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The extraordinary true story of how the young Edith Velmans, from a sophisticated Jewish family in The Hague, was hidden by a Dutch family during the war at enormous personal danger. Edith survived but her mother, father, grandmother and one of her brothers died – all of which is described in this truly moving book. The story is told partly through straight narrative but partly through diaries and letters that Edith kept .
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