The Story of Blima: A Holocaust Survivor

by Shirley Russak Wachtel and Dina Nayeri

In 1941, Blima Weisstuch was a young Jewish woman going about her life in a city in Poland. She paid no heed to the stories about a man named Adolf Hitler, his Nazi Party, and their plan for a world... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1591940516
• ISBN13: 9781591940517
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Townsend Press
• Length: 133 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 4.1" x 7.0"

Customer Reviews

The Story of Blima

The Story of Blima: A Holocaust Survivor, by Shirley Russak Wachtel "The Story of Blima" is a very slim book, weighing in at 133 pages. But the subject matter is heavy, and while you'll likely read the book quickly, Blima and her story will stay in your mind for a while. The book takes place between the years of 1936 and 1947 and covers Blima's life before, during, and after the Holocaust. Captured off the street of her hometown by the Nazis, Blima is imprisoned in a forced labor camp for the majority of the war. The recollections of camp life are short but harrowing; instead the book mainly focuses on Blima's attempts to rebuild her life after being freed. The difficulty and tragedy of attempting to find surviving family members is heartbreaking to read. A note in the book says that "The Story of Blima" is taken from a larger work, "My Mother's Shoes", which I am now trying to find. The story and book are written by Blima's daughter. 4/5.

Very Inspirational

Any true account of the holocaust is heart breaking but at the same time, truly inspiring too.

The Story of Blima

A very good read for those interested in the Holocaust. This book is suited for teens through adults.

could not put it down

If you enjoy history and holocaust information, you will read this book cover to cover. Make a pot of coffee and read.