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The Secret Holocaust Diaries

The Untold Story of Nonna Bannister

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The Secret Holocaust Diaries

By: Nonna Bannister, Denise George, Carolyn Tomlin
Narrated by: Rebecca Gallagher
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For half a century, a terrible secret lay hidden, locked in a trunk in an attic... photos, official documents, and scraps of a diary written by a young girl. "The time has come when I must share my life story... some facts from the past that could make a contribution, however small it may be, to the history of mankind."

The Secret Holocaust Diaries is a haunting eyewitness account of Nonna Lisowskaja Bannister, a remarkable Russian-American woman who saw and survived unspeakable evils as a young girl.

For half a century, she kept her story secret while living a normal American life. She locked all her photos, documents, diaries, and dark memories from World War II in a trunk. Late in life, she unlocked the trunk, first for herself, then for her husband, and now for the rest of the world. Nonna's story is one of suffering, torture, and death - but also of incredible acts of kindness that show the ultimate triumph of faith and love over despair and evil.

The Secret Holocaust Diaries is in part a tragedy, yet it's also an unforgettable true story about forgiveness, courage, and hope.

©2009 Nonna Bannister (P)2009 Oasis 20th Century Biographies & Memoirs Jewish Heritage Military Modern Religious Wars & Conflicts World War II War Holocaust Inspiring
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Fascinating Account • Historical Importance • Excellent Performance • Great Character • Powerful Testimony

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Highly recommended, and I really appreciated hearing Nona's true voice at the end of the book.

My only critique is that I found the narrator's slight midwestern accent distracting and unauthentic to Nona's story.

Fascinating Story

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It is the unspeakable things of Nonna Bannister's eyewitness account that speak the loudest to those with perception.

UNSPEAKABLE

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Definitely a story worth reading but the number of editor notes was unnecessary, distracting and maddening. Please edit your editor notes!

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Nonna’s journey was heartbreaking and incredible. I am in awe of the strength that she had within herself to survive physically and mentally from this horrible experience. I am so glad that she chose to share her story and that her loving and supportive family made that happen for her. The audio recordings of Nonna, that her family shared at the end of the book, are a true gift.

Thank you Nonna!

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The part about how her father never complaining when he was in pain. How she never let anything stop her. Her faith in God. Convicts me to live a better life

Very encouraging

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