{"title":"Alice Olsson","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlice Olsson is a distinguished author whose work delves into profound historical topics with clarity and compassion. Her insightful contributions to the field of history are particularly celebrated through her exploration of significant, yet often challenging, subjects. One of her notable works, \u003cem\u003eQuestions I Am Asked about the Holocaust\u003c\/em\u003e, stands as an essential resource for those seeking to understand the complex narratives surrounding this pivotal moment in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer writings are aligned with the History \u0026amp; Military categories, where she combines thorough research with a narrative style that is both engaging and educational. Olsson’s approach is uniquely conversational, making complex historical events accessible to readers at all levels of understanding. Whether you are a student, a history enthusiast, or simply a curious reader, Alice Olsson’s books provide an invaluable perspective that is both informative and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Alice Olsson's collection to immerse yourself in the meticulous examinations of historical events that continue to shape our world today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"questions-i-am-asked-about-the-holocaust-by-alice-olsson-9781925713800","title":"Questions I Am Asked about the Holocaust","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuestions I Am Asked about the Holocaust\u003c\/em\u003e by Hedi Fried, translated by Alice Olsson, is a poignant exploration of history through the simple but profound act of questioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHedi Fried was nineteen when the Nazis uprooted her family from their Eastern European home and brought them to Auschwitz. There, her parents were murdered, and she and her sister were forced into hard labour until the war ended. Now, at ninety-four, Fried dedicates her life to educating the youth about the horror of the Holocaust, answering their pressing questions about one of humanity's darkest hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions such as 'How was it to live in the camps?', 'Did you dream at night?', 'Why did Hitler hate the Jews?', and 'Can you forgive?' are met with sensitivity and honesty. In this deeply human book, Fried urges us never to forget and never to repeat the mistakes of the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuestions I Am Asked about the Holocaust\u003c\/em\u003e is enriched by endorsements that highlight its impact:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Timeless lessons taught with simple eloquence.'\u003c\/em\u003e - Kirkus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReflecting on Fried's spirit, Fiona Capp of The Saturday Age notes, \"Now 94, Fried's largeness of spirit emanates from every considered response to even the most confronting questions asked of her. One senses that her replies are not only educative but therapeutic, especially for young people grappling with their own questions about the meaning of life. While most of her experiences of this period are inescapably dark, there were moments of light that assumed enormous significance.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuestions I Am Asked about the Holocaust\u003c\/em\u003e is described by Hannah Beckerman of The Guardian as \"a slim but powerful volume, sensitively translated by Alice Olsson, comprising answers to the questions Fried is most frequently asked, such as 'Why did you not fight back?', 'What helped you to survive?', 'Are you able to forgive?' Fried answers with humanity, candour and thoughtfulness in a book that should be required reading for all young people.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46337788018924,"sku":"9781925713800","price":32.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/17463333482873.jpg?v=1743719061"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/alice-olsson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}