{"title":"Hedi Fried","description":"\u003cp\u003eHédi Fried is a distinguished author and Holocaust survivor known for her insightful and educational contributions to literature, particularly in the realms of history and children's education. Her works resonate with readers of all ages, offering a profound exploration of historical events through a deeply personal lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her notable books, \u003cem\u003eQuestions I Am Asked about the Holocaust\u003c\/em\u003e, is an invaluable resource for those seeking to understand the complexities and human experiences surrounding the Holocaust. In this book, Fried addresses common queries about this harrowing period, providing clear, candid, and empathetic answers that make it accessible for younger readers and those new to the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFried’s writings are essential for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of history and the personal stories that teach us vital lessons about resilience, humanity, and the importance of remembrance. Browse our collection to discover her impactful works that engage both the heart and mind.\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"},{"product_id":"questions-i-am-asked-about-the-holocaust-by-hedi-fried-9781922585783","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 is a young readers edition of the bestselling book from Auschwitz survivor Hedi Fried that answers questions about the Holocaust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHedi Fried was nineteen when the Nazis arrested her family and transported them to Auschwitz. While there, apart from enduring the daily horrors at the concentration camp, she and her sister were forced into hard labour before being released at the end of the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter settling in Sweden, Hedi devoted her life to educating young people about the Holocaust. In her 90s, she decided to take the most common questions, and her answers, and turn them into a book so that children all over the world could understand what had happened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a deeply human book that urges us never to forget and never to repeat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTimeless lessons taught with simple eloquence.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"It is the telling detail that gives her testimony its particular power ... This little book, with its reminder 'there are no stupid questions, nor any forbidden ones, but there are some ... that have no answer,' is a moving record of one woman's experience.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e-Nick Rennison, The Sunday Times\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Fried was 19 when she and her family were sent from Hungary to Auschwitz. Her parents were murdered, but she and her sister survived. They both made a home in Sweden and, ever since, Fried, now 98, has talked to students about her experiences. This slim but powerful volume, sensitively translated by Alice Olsson, comprises answers to the questions she is most frequently asked, such as 'Why did you not fight back?' and 'What helped you to survive?', 'Are you able to forgive?' 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