All But My Life

Since I started to read this book I have immediately been interested. Just like a previous person said I already new a lot about the Holocaust. Since I am Jewish when I went to Sunday school we sometimes had Holocaust survivors come and speak to us, but I have never heard a story like Gerda's in such detail. Each different memory she has shared is stuck in my head. One of the biggest things that has effected me is the fact that Gerda's family was ripped at the seams. They stayed strong together, and like her family, my family is really close. Letting go of them would be one of the hardest things I would ever have to do. I also think that Erika's letter is something that stuck in my head. The letter was chilling, as I read those pages it felt like I could feel her pain and suffering. The thought of stepping out into a camp and not knowing what was going to happen on a day to day basis scares me. I would want to be strong just like Gerda. Making friends would be difficult for me, because I wouldn't know if they would be there the next day or not. Gerda is a strong as well as brave women for going through all the things she has had to face. As I read on I learn more and more about the Holocaust, and I want to hear more of Gerda's story and the hardships she has had to overcome.