Post #4 Summer Work

My Reflection

Of the choices on the list, why this one and what drew your attention to this book?

I chose this book because of my interest of WWII, Hitlers impact and the Jewish holocaust. I had knowledge about WWII prior to reading this book and I enjoyed that a story of different people growing up during that time was made. What most caught my attention was the title and how it related to the story. After reading the back of the book I put together the pieces and remembers books were banned by Hitler during his time because he didn't want anyone smarter then him.

Were there personal connections about the book to yourself?

Because of the time the book was written about, I can't relate. What I can relate about is how the characters overcame different situations they were put in. I can't relate to their grievance over a lost friend but I can understand standing up and doing what is right or just.

Who would you recommend this book to and why? 

I would recommend this book to someone who is interested in the setting of this book. It talks a lot about the struggle of Jewish people and the hatred of Hitler during the time reference. I would also note that this book is for people who like hero's of a story. Yes, not all characters of this book are hero's but they do have their heroic moments even if its from protecting a friend from death or hiding a friend in your basement. Overall this book has done an outstanding job portraying its characters, setting and emotion to the reader thoroughly.