Hillesum, Etty
Life and Letters
- ISBN 13:
- 9780805050875
- author:
- Hillesum, Etty
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Henry Holt & Company Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1996
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 21.39 x 14.07 x 2.79 centimetres
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Etty Hillesum's diary and letters offer a profound portrait of a woman who embodied life's beauty in the darkest of times. During World War II, Etty remained a beacon of hope, using her intelligence, sympathy, and courage to resist the devastating challenges she faced. Her story is one of awareness and compassion in the face of unimaginable tragedy. Etty Hillesum's remarkable life was cut short when she died at Auschwitz in 1943 at the age of twenty-nine. This collection brings together her diary and letters for the first time, providing a unique insight into her thoughts, feelings, and experiences during this period. Through her writing, Etty Hillesum testifies to the human spirit's capacity for resilience and hope, even in the most desperate circumstances. Her story is a powerful reminder of the importance of compassion, awareness, and inner strength.
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