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Brisko: a true tale of Holocaust survival
In this non-fiction tale of Holocaust survival, Libe must survive for 18 months in a haystack. Her only hope comes from a dog named Brisko. Libe and her family are harbored by a farmer named Pavlo, who has nothing to gain from his display of humanity, and everything to lose - including his family. As the ghetto in Tuchin burns and the Nazis hunt them daily, Libe’s family must rely on their cunning, hope, and faith to endure. As their journey swells with danger and despair, their faith begins to wane, and Libe finds that her very survival will depend upon her miraculous hero, Brisko.
- GenresWorld War IINonfiction
144 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 23, 2014
About the author
Steven Paul Winkelstein
12 books14 followersSteven Paul Winkelstein is the award-winning author of Brisko: A True Tale of Holocaust Survival. His extended body of work includes Captain Kidd and the Jersey Devil; The Wild Mind of the Winkle; Monster Meet on Mondays; The Squall; Elephant, Elephant, Come Alive!; The Diving Horse and the Magic Whistle; and Lucy's Great Adventure. These publications include picture books and poetry for children, juvenile non-fiction, a juvenile novel, and a short story about pirates. He is currently writing a trilogy of space novelettes for young readers.
Steven lives in beautiful Boulder, Colorado, where he often longs for the ocean and bay surrounding his hometown of Margate City, New Jersey. He graduated from the Art Institute of Philadelphia in 2008 with a BS in Digital Media and Film. His favorite book is The Old Man and the Sea, and he enjoys reading it in one sitting, preferably on a balcony in downtown Los Angeles. Steven is always on the lookout for a human best friend, since his current best friend is a sock puppet.
Steven's mission in writing Brisko: A True Tale of Holocaust Survival is to help young people understand why it is so important to treat each other with respect and tolerance. He hopes to help stop bullying by educating young readers on the dangers of intolerance and indifference.
Steven welcomes praise, inquiries, and best friend applications at TheSlitheryD@gmail.com.
Steven lives in beautiful Boulder, Colorado, where he often longs for the ocean and bay surrounding his hometown of Margate City, New Jersey. He graduated from the Art Institute of Philadelphia in 2008 with a BS in Digital Media and Film. His favorite book is The Old Man and the Sea, and he enjoys reading it in one sitting, preferably on a balcony in downtown Los Angeles. Steven is always on the lookout for a human best friend, since his current best friend is a sock puppet.
Steven's mission in writing Brisko: A True Tale of Holocaust Survival is to help young people understand why it is so important to treat each other with respect and tolerance. He hopes to help stop bullying by educating young readers on the dangers of intolerance and indifference.
Steven welcomes praise, inquiries, and best friend applications at TheSlitheryD@gmail.com.
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December 26, 2015
This is not a fairytale.
This book only took an hour and a half to read, but I'd felt like I was in hiding with them for those eighteen months. That I had to breathe quietly so the Ukranian and Nazi soldier's would not find Libe and her family. I was so immersed in the tragedy that befell their town of Tuchin and had tear soaked cheeks when her sister "was of a lucky color" and went to live with the principal and his wife because of her hair and eye color.
This book was well written and though some chapters are short, it gets to the point. I applaud Libe for sharing her story and making it known that the tragedy of the Holocaust should not just be forgotten.
This book only took an hour and a half to read, but I'd felt like I was in hiding with them for those eighteen months. That I had to breathe quietly so the Ukranian and Nazi soldier's would not find Libe and her family. I was so immersed in the tragedy that befell their town of Tuchin and had tear soaked cheeks when her sister "was of a lucky color" and went to live with the principal and his wife because of her hair and eye color.
This book was well written and though some chapters are short, it gets to the point. I applaud Libe for sharing her story and making it known that the tragedy of the Holocaust should not just be forgotten.
July 7, 2015
This is just one of the many stories from a survivor of the Holocaust. The story of Libe and her family and how they had the strength to live. As you read you feel for the people in this book. This book brought me to tears in some parts and made me angry at how people were treated. They struggle these people made to stay alive. A must read for everyone.
November 9, 2014
To be honest I wondered if this story was really true but as the author researched the history of it, it must be. Nice short story that is easy to read and is probably aimed more for children and young adults.
September 3, 2015
Strong desire to live
At the age of 80 and still remembering the "things one cannot forget" she inspires one to make all of life our greatest effort. For that very reason a five star is earned.
At the age of 80 and still remembering the "things one cannot forget" she inspires one to make all of life our greatest effort. For that very reason a five star is earned.
November 23, 2015
Wonderful simple tale of survival
This is a short no-frills story of how a little girl managed to survive the Holocaust. She manages to capture the horrors and the hope and inner strength that allowed her to survive.
This is a short no-frills story of how a little girl managed to survive the Holocaust. She manages to capture the horrors and the hope and inner strength that allowed her to survive.
January 7, 2015
Exceptional read
This is a story of true grit....endurance under the most inhumane circumstances. A must read. It will show what true courage is made of.
This is a story of true grit....endurance under the most inhumane circumstances. A must read. It will show what true courage is made of.
December 19, 2018
Sobre la segunda guerra mundial he leído muchas historias y ninguna me había llegado tanto en tan pocas páginas. A veces tanta información sobre el tema me hace llegar a teorías que dicen que es todo una mentira, pero la verdad después de leer la historia de Libe y toda la investigación que el autor hizo al respecto, yo sí me la creo.
November 4, 2023
Best book ever +I a! Her driver!!
April 3, 2016
My thoughts about Brisko
After reading so many stories" about the Hallocaust and the Nazies,' inhumanity I wanted to read about a dog. Dogs are without guil and their love is unconditional. I wanted more meat on this story; more interaction between the dog-it's owner and the hidden people. I think dogs can be made to understand anything I enjoyed the story.
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After reading so many stories" about the Hallocaust and the Nazies,' inhumanity I wanted to read about a dog. Dogs are without guil and their love is unconditional. I wanted more meat on this story; more interaction between the dog-it's owner and the hidden people. I think dogs can be made to understand anything I enjoyed the story.
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January 6, 2018
I was drawn into this war story of a little girl hiding in a haystack from grown men. I wanted to see if the farm dog Brisko would be her watcher, and savior of sorts. A good depiction of animal behavior and build-up of suspense to satisfying conclusion.
August 5, 2015
This holocaust survivor story is targeted at middle grade and would be a great companion read to Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl.
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