TITLE:Claiming My Place

PUBLISHER:FARRAR, STRAUS AND GIROUX

ISBN:9780374305291

DEC-INDEX :940.531

YEAR:2018

RESUME:Claiming My Place" is a powerful memoir co-written by Planaria Price with Helen Reichmann West. Based on a true story, the book recounts the remarkable journey of Price's mother, Barbara Reichmann, as a young Jewish girl in Nazi-occupied Europe during World War II. The story begins in 1939 when Barbara, a vivacious and intelligent teenager, lives a comfortable life in Vienna, Austria. However, as the Nazis rise to power, her life is abruptly shattered. Forced to flee her home and leave her family behind, Barbara embarks on a perilous journey of survival. Through a series of fortunate encounters and her own resourcefulness, Barbara finds herself in France, where she becomes part of the French Resistance. Working undercover as a Christian, she risks her life to gather intelligence and aid Jewish refugees, all the while struggling to conceal her true identity. As the war escalates, Barbara's courage and resilience are tested. She endures heart-wrenching losses, including the capture and deportation of loved ones to concentration camps. Despite the constant danger, she remains determined to fight against injustice and preserve hope amidst the darkness. "Claiming My Place" not only depicts the harrowing experiences of Barbara during the war but also explores her resilience and determination to reclaim her place in the world. After the war ends, she faces new challenges as an orphan and a survivor, seeking to rebuild her life and find a sense of belonging.

N_PAGES:250

ILLUSTRATION:NON

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