Broken Birds: The Story of My Momila by Jennette Katzir is an interesting and touching novel. It is one of those rare novels that describe the malady of man’s inhumanity to man in a clear and succinct way. Of course, at times, in reading the different events of this moving narrative, it became very sad and tearful. But how can one describe the insanity of the systematic extermination of millions of European Jews during the Holocaust. Often, this critical period of their lives is skimmed over in the history’s book. Those who survived the ravages of this maniacal adventure end up with overwhelming fear, distrust, and dysfunctional behavior. With a warm and methodical approach, Broken Birds demonstrated exemplary bravery in describing the horrendous affects the Holocaust brought upon one family. It revealed that the deep psychological damage impaled in the consciousness of those who survived this mass atrocity can easily be passed on to the next generation. Consequently, the dysfunctional interactions among the siblings, as described, certainly earned the title of Broken Birds. Interestingly enough, years later, some members of this family were able to go and revisit some of the places and buildings where this horrific event took place. This book is very educational and is highly recommended for the whole family. It also has the ideal cover. Broken Birds, The Story of My Momila [image error]