I Am Rosemarie

Marietta D. Moskin makes a note at the end of this novel stating that this story was an invention of her, the author. It is "a composite based on very real people who lived through all the things described in this book". Regardless of the fact that the main character Rosemarie may not have actually existed, all of the events this charcter suffered through did.The Jewish holocaust during World War II was a tradgedy, and this novel captures the suffering and pain of those who survived to tell of what they endured. This book was masterfully written, and is a great supplement to history teachers everywhere who are teaching of World War II and the Jewish Holocaust. Even if you are not currently researching the Holocaust it is an eye opening book that I feel all should read. You will not only enjoy the author's writting, but it would be impossible to not take away a better understanding of the trials and tribulations of a people presecuted.

I Am RosemarieBy: Marietta MoskinHow would you feel if you were a teenage girl struggling to survive in one of Hitler's camps during the Holocaust where Gestapo officers would find pleasure in watching you die? I Am Rosemarie tells you the story of a teenage girl and her troubles of growing up in Hitler's camps. This book explains how the problems and shortages started out being nothing at all and grew and grew until it turned into a mass of killing and war. Rosemarie is a teenage Jew struggling to survive in Hitler's camps. A story of truth, justice, lies, friendship, and death. I was surprised at how I could never put the book down. There are surprises around every corner. I would recommend this book to anyone that likes to read. Read I Am Rosemarie and you will have a different understanding of the Holocaust and how awful it truly was!

I first read this book many moons ago when a was a wee lassie of eight years. To say it struck a chord is to make a profound understatement. More than twenty years later, the story haunts me. This story is not limited to chillingly opening the reader's eyes to the horror and injustice of the holocaust. The remarkable strength of ordinary people to survive is also a compelling theme giving hope for the future. I particularly recommend this book for young adolescents.

I was a very frequent reader as a young girl and I read this book when I was about 10 yrs old. I had little knowledge about the holocaust but this book opened my eyes to the horrible tragedy and was one of the supporting factors that instilled in me a sensitivity towards other nationalities and cultures. I think our present day school curriculums and social atmosphere would benefit greatly by introducing our children to 'personalized' accounts of tragic historical events.

I read this book when I was ten, having very little knowledge of the holocaust at the time. This book not only spurred my curiosity about this tragedy, but also helped me to see the war through the unjaded eyes of someone not much older than myself. I've read it at least ten times!