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Gifts from the Enemy

by Trudy Ludwig

An account of kindness amid Holocaust persecution

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An account of kindness amid Holocaust persecution

Based on Holocaust survivor Alter Wiener’s autobiography, this true story introduces young readers to his experience as a teenager imprisoned in five Nazi camps during World War II. It also documents repeated acts of kindness by an unexpected person, placing moral courage alongside the history of persecution. The book addresses hatred, stereotyping, and prejudice, and includes a note from Wiener, discussion questions, and activities focused on kindness. These supporting materials give families and educators points of entry for discussing the history and the choices people make in the face of injustice.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 9–12 learning about the Holocaust through an individual survivor’s account
  • Families and educators seeking discussion materials about prejudice, moral courage, and kindness

Themes

Holocaust historyMoral courageKindnessHatred and prejudice

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Book overview

"I am an ordinary person with an extraordinary past."

In this true and moving story, Alter Wiener, a teen Holocaust survivor of five Nazi prison camps during World War II, transports young readers back in time when an unexpected person demonstrated moral courage in repeated acts of kindness toward him.

From nationally acclaimed author and speaker Trudy Ludwig and award-winning illustrator Craig Orback, Gifts from the Enemy shows how acts of social justice and kindness can change lives. Parents and teachers will find this story a valuable and timely resource to help children understand in an age-appropriate way about the Holocaust and the dangers of hatred, stereotyping, and prejudice. The back matter includes a note from Holocaust survivor Alter Wiener to readers, discussion questions, activities to promote kindness, and more!

Gifts from the Enemy is based on From a Name to a Number: A Holocaust Survivor's Autobiography self-published by Alter Wiener in 2007.

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