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Publication Date

2006

Publisher

Holocaust Educational Publications

City

Bellingham, WA

Description

Noémi Ban’s story of the loss of her mother, grandmother, thirteen year-old sister and 6 month-old baby brother and of the suffering she survived while in Auschwitz-Birkenau is tragic; however, the message of this award-winning teacher’s book is one of tolerance hope and love of life.

Several themes pervade each chapter: the importance of perseverance, determination, friendship, responsibility and freedom; the dangers of bigotry, hatred and teasing; and as the title implies, the value of family, friends, trust and sharing in healing from a great loss. The final two chapters include narrative and photos from Mrs. Ban’s return to Auschwitz in 1995 and 1997, as well as suggestions to readers as to lessons that may be learned from this period of history.

Noémi Ban passed away in Bellingham, Washington on Friday June 7, 2019.

“My Hope - I am a survivor and a witness. I love life. I have learned that healing can be found in listening, believing, and remembering with love. You may have a horrific memory. You may have a haunting feeling. Then again, you might not. Either way, I hope that if you are asked to listen to someone, you will do this with love. Love and respect can be given freely. When we do this, together, we make the strength to go on. Then there is hope. That is why sharing is healing.” (Sharing is Healing, pp 73)

If you are interested in purchasing a hard copy of this book please visit The Sharing is Healing website for the order form. http://www.sharingishealing.com/

Publisher (Digital Object)

Western Washington University

Subjects - Topical (LCSH)

Jews--Hungary--Biography--Juvenile literature; Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)--Hungary--Personal narratives--Juvenile literature; Holocaust survivors--Biography--Juvenile literature; Auschwitz (Concentration camp)--Juvenile literature

Type

Text

Geographic Coverage

Hungary; Poland; United States

OCLC number

71779864

Disciplines

History | Holocaust and Genocide Studies

Keywords

Holocaust survivor, Holocaust educator

Document Type

Book

Subjects - Names (LCNAF)

Ban, Noémi--Juvenile literature; Wolpow, Ray--Juvenile literature

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Copying of this document in whole or in part is allowable only for scholarly purposes. It is understood, however, that any copying or publication of this document for commercial purposes, or for financial gain, shall not be allowed without the author’s written permission.

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Language

English

Format

application/pdf

Sharing is Healing: A Holocaust Survivor's Story

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