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The Children's House of Belsen

By: Hetty E. Verolme
Narrated by: Deidre Rubenstein
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Hetty’s family was torn apart following the German invasion of the Netherlands. Rounded up by the Nazis and then separated from their parents, Hetty and her brothers were sent to the Children’s House, within Belsen concentration camp. As one of the eldest, Hetty became the ‘Little Mother’, helping to care for not only her siblings, but the other children as well. In a direct and powerful style, Hetty recalls one of the remarkable, largely untold stories of the Holocaust – the extraordinary struggle and survival of this group of children through those terrible years.

©2000 © Hetty E Verolme, 2000, 2009. (P)2011 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Contemporary Fiction Genre Fiction Judaism Emotionally Gripping Heartfelt

Critic reviews

‘This is an important, moving and beautifully written book and deserves to become a classic.’ (Judges report, The Fellowship of Australian Writers Christina Stead Award)
‘Overpoweringly poignant.’ ( Jewish Chronicle)
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Having been to visit Belsen 20 years ago as a serving soldier and learning the history, this story brings it all to life.
Be prepared and be strong!
God bless.

Heart-breaking!

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This true life story is very powerful. It really takes you into life in Belsen as seen and experienced by a young girl. What a brave girl she was and I wish her well in the future.

Powerful

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A very sad story of Hetty's experience in The Children's House in Belsen.
In 2015 it is hard to believe these events happened and a whole nation was brainwashed by an evil dictator. I hope younger listeners will be encouraged to listen to this audiobook so we will never forget what millions endured for the sake of religion and diversity. Beautifully read.

A must read for future generations so this never happens again

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An absolutely remarkable story of survival thank you for sharing your experience with the world

"L'Chaim"

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if you listen to this wonderful book you will feel every emotion and you won't be able to stop listening

Distressing, moving, inspiring,courageous

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