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Forgotten Voices of the Holocaust

By: Lyn Smith
Narrated by: Andrew Sachs
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 Following the success of Forgotten Voices of the Great War, the series now chronicles one of human histories darkest hours. The author comes to the project following her significant work in recording the experiences of Holocaust survivors for the Imperial War Museum sound archive, one of the most important archives of its kind in the world. The intertwined moving and revealing interviews reveal the sheer complexity and horror of the Holocaust. The great majority of survivors suffered considerable physical and psychological wounds, yet the overall story is far from being just gloom and doom. There are many poignant vignettes describing acts of charity, reciprocity and kindness in the face of the most extreme form of barbarism. As well as revealing the story of the Holocaust as directly experienced by victims, these testimonies also illustrate how, even enduring the most harsh and degrading conditions and treatment as well as suffering massive family losses, hope, the will to survive, and the human spirit shines through.©2005 Lyn Smith and the Imperial War Museum (P)2005 Random House Audiobooks 20th Century Europe Military Modern World War Holocaust Scary Prisoners of War

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Audio is the right way to understand this book: the actual voices of the survivors telling their own stories have been woven together to tell the wider story of the Holocaust itself. The images and events evoked are heartbreaking, and yet the structure has made it possible to grasp the facts and feel addressed directly by the courageous men and women who've put their memories on record.

Poignant memories

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i have listened to this audiobook about 4 times now,because i just cannot believe what those poor people had to go through,and if i was one of those poor people,i do not think i would have the courage to tell,so honestly my story...

heartbreaking and very moving.

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Would you consider the audio edition of Forgotten Voices of the Holocaust to be better than the print version?

Definitely. Hearing first hand accounts is the best way to engage with people and their stories.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Each person added something to the collected narrative.

What about Andrew Sachs’s performance did you like?

He let the survivors tell their stories. More of a documentary narrator who guides the reader through the work, rather than directly deliver the text.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No. I had to stop and reflect on the accounts told.

Any additional comments?

This audiobook is a strange case when I would say, without a doubt, is a better listen than a read. The survivors voices convey so much emotion.

Moving accounts from survivors of the Holocaust.

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This book was very interesting.Hearing the survivers tell their own story in their own words... WOW. So emotional.

Interesting

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Disturbing yet educational, the many personal accounts of this horrific chapter in history make an incredible impact.. The bravery, emotion and even occasional humour made this compulsive listening. A must read!

Unbelievable

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If you could sum up Forgotten Voices of the Holocaust in three words, what would they be?

Brilliant moving sad

What did you like best about this story?

Sensitive narrator

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No would be too much to take in

Any additional comments?

do not like writing much as do not want to spoil story for others

loved this book

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What an insight to the horrors from the people within, I found it hard to even try and imagine myself in their position, very good thought provoking listen.

Unbelieveable

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This is more tha just history, it is vitally important testimony and a warning for us now and for the future.

essential listening

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Narration was first class. Shame about music in background. Totally not required. Sad subject indeed , heard from the actual participants.

Annoying background music

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