Drew Newstedt

Gerda endured many hardships during the Holocaust. While in the work camps she was fed very little and had to work very hard. She was somewhat lucky to have friends while in these camps. I can't imagine how hard it would have been for her without someone like Ilse to talk to. I think it would have been difficult for her to keep going without a friend to talk to. Even with a friend beside her, what she had to endure at these work camps was somtimes hard for me to read." I felt a heavy blow over my eyes... Another blow fell, deafening my left ear."(174). This qoute is just one example of everything Gerda had to go through. I think it is amazing that she found the strength to go on. If I was in her place I don't know if I would have been able to keep going.