Genya

by Genya Finkelstein, Shuli Sharvit (Translator)

After the Nazis murdered Genya's parents and three brothers, the eleven-year-old girl managed to escape leaving the bodies of her loved ones behind. Posing as a Gentile, Genya lived as a servant in the house of people related to the murderers. Genya has documented the struggles in her life as well as those of her family before and after the war.

Genres: Nonfiction

142 pages

First published January 1, 1994

Reviews

[Lola · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was surprised at how candidly and bluntly she discusses experiences of gendered violence.

[Roger Singh]

One great account of the Nazi horror of WWII in Poland and Ukraine. One girls against all odds courage to live and tell her story. In league with Anne Frank's sad story, but with a bittersweet ending. Genya Finkelstein is a woman of immense courage.