Review of The Photographers Potaschnikow
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Review of The Photographers Potaschnikow
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Photographers Potaschnikow" by Clare McNamara and Ivan Potas.]
The Photographers Potaschnikow by Clare McNamara and Ivan Potas is a true story of three Hungarian Jews named Erwin, Magda, and Alex, and how their lives were changed forever during World War II. It talks about their lives before the war, during the war, and after the war. Erwin and Magda were photographers in Budapest, where they fell in love before the anti-Semitic laws and the Nazi occupation took over. They had to use fake identities and find a place to hide. Erwin and Magda faced a dangerous air raid, with many people getting hurt in a bombing. Alex, who is Magda’s younger brother, was also taken to work as a forced laborer. The book showed how they were separated, how they endured great hardships, and how they eventually reunited. It covered themes of identity, resistance, and family bonds, showing how people adapt and survive under a harsh regime.
One of the things that made this book special was how it focused on the everyday struggles of people during the war. It didn’t just share facts; it showed real feelings. It was really charming seeing how Erwin and Magda continued working together, taking photos even when they were hungry, hiding, and scared. Their love for each other is admirable, with their children, Ivan and Clare, being a symbol of hope to them. The author’s writing style is clear and easy to follow. The book was very detailed and honest in a way that I understood, from a deeper perspective, what life was like for Jewish families during the Holocaust. The book contains images and documents that add more detail and give time for reflection and understanding of the information in it.
The only issue I had with this book was that it is lengthy and very detailed, sometimes too much. There were many pages filled with information, names, places, and events that felt repetitive or slow. Sometimes I got lost in following the book’s timeline or storyline due to how it jumped between different people and locations. What I loved most was the message of hope. Even when everything was falling apart, Erwin, Magda, and Alex didn't give up. They kept going. They rebuilt their lives. They opened a new studio and cared for each other. I found it a bit difficult to believe that a book like this contained no grammatical or spelling errors. I was on the lookout for errors but was pleasantly surprised that I couldn’t find any. The editing in this book is exceptional. I recommend The Photographers Potaschnikow by Clare McNamara and Ivan Potas to people who love to learn about true-life stories of survival, courage, and family during the Holocaust. I will rate it 5 out of 5 stars because of how detailed it was. The book's strength outweighs its flaws.
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The Photographers Potaschnikow
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The Photographers Potaschnikow by Clare McNamara and Ivan Potas is a true story of three Hungarian Jews named Erwin, Magda, and Alex, and how their lives were changed forever during World War II. It talks about their lives before the war, during the war, and after the war. Erwin and Magda were photographers in Budapest, where they fell in love before the anti-Semitic laws and the Nazi occupation took over. They had to use fake identities and find a place to hide. Erwin and Magda faced a dangerous air raid, with many people getting hurt in a bombing. Alex, who is Magda’s younger brother, was also taken to work as a forced laborer. The book showed how they were separated, how they endured great hardships, and how they eventually reunited. It covered themes of identity, resistance, and family bonds, showing how people adapt and survive under a harsh regime.
One of the things that made this book special was how it focused on the everyday struggles of people during the war. It didn’t just share facts; it showed real feelings. It was really charming seeing how Erwin and Magda continued working together, taking photos even when they were hungry, hiding, and scared. Their love for each other is admirable, with their children, Ivan and Clare, being a symbol of hope to them. The author’s writing style is clear and easy to follow. The book was very detailed and honest in a way that I understood, from a deeper perspective, what life was like for Jewish families during the Holocaust. The book contains images and documents that add more detail and give time for reflection and understanding of the information in it.
The only issue I had with this book was that it is lengthy and very detailed, sometimes too much. There were many pages filled with information, names, places, and events that felt repetitive or slow. Sometimes I got lost in following the book’s timeline or storyline due to how it jumped between different people and locations. What I loved most was the message of hope. Even when everything was falling apart, Erwin, Magda, and Alex didn't give up. They kept going. They rebuilt their lives. They opened a new studio and cared for each other. I found it a bit difficult to believe that a book like this contained no grammatical or spelling errors. I was on the lookout for errors but was pleasantly surprised that I couldn’t find any. The editing in this book is exceptional. I recommend The Photographers Potaschnikow by Clare McNamara and Ivan Potas to people who love to learn about true-life stories of survival, courage, and family during the Holocaust. I will rate it 5 out of 5 stars because of how detailed it was. The book's strength outweighs its flaws.
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The Photographers Potaschnikow
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