Surviving The Forest: A WW2 Historical Novel, Based on a True Story of a Jewish Holocaust Survivor (World War II Brave Women Fiction Book 4) Kindle Edition

It ceases to amaze astound me how people continually from Adam's time forward point the finger rage plead beg Yah for the circumstances that they knowingly willingly risks placing themselves inEx: in this bought on self tragedy for not one two or three years but at least for ten years through various people activities this couple and family Chose dispute being forewarned by Jews and Gentle, acquaintances and strangers fleeing ahead of them leaving the terror that they being unlike most well able to leave escape yet they up until the demon was at their front door simply refused to bulge move for one reason only their Comfort Zone. First it was not going to happen then when it began happening a a friend who was Polish in high places thus knowing what was happening and would continue urge begged pleaded with them to flee run for your family's lives well beingness.Once it was in their faces still tgey said it would not effect them as they were too valuable to be mistreated, once it was at their door they said she could not travel with a baby nor pregnant too u comfortable.Eventually fleeing with only valuables in the winter with a child and pregnant and caught up in all they refused chose not to believe they end up in a hole in the ground cold hungry and the baby ill.The baby is unintentionally smothered in an attempt to silence his crying as they his in the hole from the. Nazis Shepherd dogs hunting them down when had they listened and left if not when she was little but after she was married they would have been relatively safe doing AliYah in Yisrael.The babe died and she as she had been doing rants and raves at Yahuah for bringing this horror down upon her and hers.Many ask where was Yah when all if this terror happened to us, to answer for you and myself is the same place you left Him by refusing to here from Him.There was a man who was promised long life through Yahuah YahShua's protection.He had a fishing accident and in the ocean with a rubber life ring. A fishing boat appeared and offered him a ride he replied,no Yah promised to save keep me. Ge waited a yacht came along a few hours later same thing he declined the ride saying no Yah promised to save me. Finally a battleship came and again he refused.He finally succumbed to the elements.In glory he asked Anna You promised to save me and that Id have a long life- what happened.Yah replied as He did with righteous Job, first I sent the fisherman , you refused, then I sent the yatchtman you refused, finally I sent the army you refused.Adam did the sane thing being an highly intelligent being made in Yahs image and likeness having been well schooled by Yah and where he was and what was what doing their daily father son walks in the Garden of Yahs Delights he was well aware of his decisions in fact he was blankly up front foretold thus forewarned "disobey instructions for life and that day you die"He disobeyed, Yah being Avinu Ell Rachanum ve chanun, Our Father all merciful and full of grace favor ask him what happened, already knowing giving him an op teshuvah repent turn back. . Rather than that he, Adam hardened his heart stiffened his neck and actually unlike, King David who repented when approached, he pointed the finger and said, " that woman You gave me..."And by the way unlike what is commonly said Adam did die that very day. He died at 900plus years which when you read you know that in Yahuah eternal reckoning a Day is 1000 years earth time. So he jumped out of the ark of safely in the morning died spirit wise in fellowship speaking reproducing spirit being to speaking reproducing spirit being immediately its obvious by his blatant reply to his exceedingly kind Father Creator Yahuah Who had made him Emperor of Earth.And by that night Yah's time he was dead.We have inherited in our dna that virus of rebellion to please self and hardness of heart to admit it is us.

A story of survival and preservence in a cruel and unjust world. Shurka came through it with grace and triumph

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Shurka and her family had to flee from their home to escape from the Nazi’s. Eventually they ended up in the forest living in bunkers. Surviving the Forest is a story of one woman’s determination to survive.

This is a novel that is difficult to put down. It provides elation and heartache, while also divulging historical facts and atrocities. It is a perfect book to read by a fireplace or nook.

This is a beautifully written story about one woman's life during the horrific days of the German occupation of Poland. This book was written in a style that could be enjoyed by readers young and old. I would recommend this book for fans of "The Diary of Anne Frank".Sarah "Shurka"Shidlovsky is a normal young woman, starting out her married life with her beloved husband, Avraham, when rumors of Adolf Hitler and his hatred of Jews start to be heard. Soon, Shurka and her family decide to hide in the Parczew Forest. All her life, Shurka has been told that the forest is not a safe place, but now she has to put aside her fears in order to save herself and her family.It is hard to imagine living in a forest without housing, having to dig bunkers in the ground in order to have shelter. Then, when you finally get settled into this home, you have to pick up and move again. Shurka and her family shuffle from bunker to bunker, venturing to stay in granaries during the winter months, surviving on meager rations and no safety. Those who are brave enough (or greedy enough) to help Jews are in danger of death from the Germans.This was an amazing story, well written and full of the dangers and horrors of the times. The author does a wonderful job in her descriptions of the areas, the people, their hopes and their fears. I have read many Holocaust stories and have always wondered why people living in those times didn't heed the warnings to get away from Hitler's occupation. In this book, the author relates several instances that make it easier to see that it wouldn't have been an easy decision to make. In our modern times, we often forget that communication during the late 1930's was mostly through word of mouth instead of our instant worldwide news.I am always amazed at the resiliency of the human spirit that shines through in stories of Holocaust survivors. Even though it was a horrific time, full of suffering and death, there is always a light at the end of it. The deaths of Shurka's family during their attempt to stay safe were heartbreaking and the author writes it in such a way that the reader feels every tear. The addition of the immigration of Jews to the new homeland of Israel that was included in this book was very enlightening also.I was given a chance to read this book through a review group, but this review is entirely my own opinion.

Found this novel very moving. The Jewish ghettos in the cities tend to get highlighted more. However this novel opens with the story of a Jewish family in a village in the east of Poland in the years running up to World War 2. Their life seemed idyllic . An insight is given into a community where Jewish religious ritual and folklore flourished, even though some anti- Jewish feeling is evident , largely elsewhere, in the country.And of course the proverbial stormclouds gather, and they just hope and pray for the best. Obviously with hindsight ,the naivety and refusal to see the danger that so many displayed becomes painful to read. Without spoiling the plot, the family end up hiding in the forest in a bid to avoid being permanently confined in a ghetto then being deported. Reminds me of the film 'Defiance' . Faced with the threat of capture by the Germans, Polish informants, partisans who were not sympathetic to the Jews, the family survive. Beautifully written, parts of the tale remind me of late 20th century magical realism with historical notes interjected. I am trying to place where the novel it set.....seems to be in the further east of the section of Poland that the Germans took.....the Soviet Union took a large swathe of the east of country following the German invasion.The tone of the novel is very critical of the Polish antisemitism of the era and the prejudice that Jewish survivors faced when returning to their homes in Poland. Overall a fascinating read.

Well worth spending the time to read this book. I obviously knew of the horrors of the Warsaw ghetto but hadn't realised that even people living in quiet villages in the Polish countryside were just as badly treated. It's a study of both humanity and inhumanity that is quite poignant now with yet again a rise in anti semitism.

A great read, made even greater by the fact that it is based on a true story about the horrendous crimes against so many Jewish people during the Second World War, and how resilient people can be during times like those. Highly recommended.

Such a traumatic yet immensely interesting read. It just shows how much we still do not know.The sheer resilience of human spirit comes across strongly. Even through so much terror and unbelievable hardship.I highly recommend this book.

One of the best books I have read could not wait to read another chapter excellent written so many brave people and some very kind people as well and some just out to line there pockets worth more than five stars.