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In My Hands

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4.4 out of 5
Based on 270 Ratings and 145 Reviews

Book Description
When World War II began, Irene Gutowna was a 17-year-old Polish nursing student. Six years later, she writes in this inspiring memoir, "I felt a million years old." In the intervening time she was separated from her family, raped by Russian soldiers, and forced to work in a hotel serving German officers. Sickened by the suffering inflicted on the local Jews, Irene began leaving food under the wall... More
Book Information
PublisherCorgi
BindingPaperback (22 editions)
Reading LevelYoung Adults
# of Pages288
ISBN-100552547166
ISBN-13978-0552547161
Publication Date01/01/2001
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About Irene Opdyke (Author) : Irene Opdyke is a published author of young adult books. Some of the published credits of Irene Opdyke include In My Hands: Memories of a Holocaust Rescuer.
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About Jennifer Armstrong (Author) : The winner of numerous awards for both fiction and nonfiction, Jennifer Armstrong has written more than 100 books for all ages, from pre-school through young adult. Growing up in South Salem, New York... more
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