The Broken Mirror

This book by Kirk Douglas is perhaps one the best and shortest books I have read. It is very accuarte and extremely emotional. It is a book that you will cherish and read over and over many times.

I suggest this book to anyone of any age. A quick read, but you'll want to read it again and again! The story is about Moische, a young Jewish boy who lives during the Holocaust. He doesn't understand why he's being punished for being Jewish, and decides he just won't be a Jew anymore. This book is in 2 parts, one told by Moische and one by Danny -- who is not Jewish but holds the memories of Moische and the horrors of the Holocaust. It sounds better than this review, I promise!

Moishe is a Jew and has to move to a farm with his family.The only one who knows is a friend who works on the farm. One day the Natzis come and take Moishe,Mother,Father,and Rachel,his sister to a concentration camp. His sister,mother,and father die there.When he gets out and goes to the orphanage he says his name is Danny and he says he's not a Jew. When his friend gets adopted Moishe runs away,finally he finds a synagog and goes in it and the Rabbi asks why are you here and then Danny cries and shows his tatto from the concentration camps. The Rabbi adopts him and they live happily ever after.Ireally like this book because it is very heart warming and all the tragities he has to thrive.

I just finished reading this book to my children, ages 10 & 12 over the past two nights. The children were rivetted to every word. Part one led to a moving family discussion about the Holocaust and why people hate. Part two brought about a flood of emotions literally bringing us to tears. Reading aloud this book was a wonderful and moving family experience. I am planning on purchasing additional copies of this book to give as gifts.

This book is excellent for children just learning about the holocaust, easy reading for adults. Gives a basic insight into one persons feelings of hopelessness and loss of his whole family and how he finds his roots once again. Well written.