Esther Hautzig Books

October 18, 1930 – November 1, 2009

This author is celebrated for her profound autobiographical narratives, vividly recounting her experiences during World War II and subsequent forced exile in Siberia. Her writing is marked by a raw honesty and a keen ability to capture the psychological toll of wartime upheaval and hardship on a young individual. She explores themes of survival, displacement, and the resilience of the human spirit against overwhelming odds. Through her literary work, she aims to share personal testimony and contribute to a deeper understanding of history.

The Endless Steppe
288 pages
11 hours of reading
4.1(5745)Add rating
Set against the backdrop of World War II, the narrative follows Esther Hautzig's harrowing journey from her childhood in Eastern Poland to exile in Siberia due to Soviet invasion. Enduring five years in forced labor camps, her experiences profoundly shaped her acclaimed novel, The Endless Steppe. After the war, she emigrated to the USA to pursue her studies, later marrying a concert pianist and raising two children. Hautzig's life story is a testament to resilience, creativity, and the impact of historical upheaval on personal identity.
Une photo de grand-mère
90 pages
4 hours of reading
Sara est tout excitée. Oncle Benjamin les invite à l'Exposition universelle de 1939 qui doit se tenir à New York. Il en profite pour réclamer une vieille photo de sa mère, la grand-mère de Sara, - un cliché très spécial, décrit avec précision dans sa lettre. Bizarrement, Sara est certaine de n'avoir jamais vu cette photo de grand-mère jeune dans les albums de famille. Encore plus étrange, chaque fois qu'elle en parle à sa mère, celle-ci baisse la tête, évite son regard ou, pire, s'énerve et lui crie aux oreilles. Sara est maintenant prête à tout pour mettre la main sur ce mystérieux portrait. Littérature jeunesse: roman, famille, secret

The Endless Steppe

Une photo de grand-mère