Review of Discovering Twins

[Sanju Lali]

A non fictional holocaust story can be found in the book "Discovering Twins" by Stella Claire ter Hart, which tries to detail the author's discoveries about the unusually high number of twins within her extended family. I want to read this book.

[Bertha Jackson]

I am glad this author uncovered family secrets that helped her learn the truth about her family. Thank you for your review.

[Rxynx]

Discovering Twins by Stella Claire ter Hart does seem like a fascinating read. I could not imagine discovering extended family previously unknown to me. Uncovering one's biological family has become easy with the numerous genetic family-tree programs. The Holocaust truly is a serious historical event. With so few survivors remaining in the present, those vociferously claiming it never happened will continue to grow. I am glad that stories like this can help serve as artifacts that continue to share what has occurred in the past.

[Candy Candy_]

Nonfiction books are not my type, but I still find this book quite catching!! I will give it a try.
Thank you for the great review, too!

[Jack King]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Discovering Twins" by Stella Claire ter Hart.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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The Holocaust is one of the most contentious topics that will ever come up, irrespective of time or place. Some vociferously claim it never happened and point to some form of mass hysteria from a Jewish population seeking attention as the reason behind it. But to some others, the evidence of the Holocaust and its effects are as real as looking at your family tree and finding missing names. But then, this story is not about the Holocaust. It is about how Stella Claire ter Hart's search for closure leads her to buried secrets. These are horrifying secrets her mother, Sophia, will prefer to carry to her grave than go through the horror of retelling them.

Discovering Twins is a nonfiction novel by Stella Claire ter Hart detailing her discoveries concerning the unusually high number of twins within her extended family. This is a curious fact previously unknown to her. That the fates of so many of her previously unknown extended family members are linked by one singular event is just as intriguing as discovering how she comes into this trove of information.

I am particularly impressed with the attention to detail on the part of the author. Going through the effort to list her family, starting from as far back as the nineteenth century, is no mean feat. Very few people are capable of this, as it involves a ton of research. The author's unique style of switching between past and present events as a reader moves between chapters is impressive. It gives the reader the impression that they are moving in a timeless stream where the past and the present are a singular simultaneous occurrence. Highlighting individual stories that happened to the characters in the book gives a human face to these events that happened so long ago.

Students of Jewish history will find the accounts relating to the Holocaust in this book fascinating. I daresay they will learn a thing or two from it. Nonfiction genre readers will also find this book intriguing. The extensive detailing is sure to draw their attention.

Discovering Twins may not get your pulse racing when you read it, but I guarantee you will be moved by what you will find within the pages. The accounts may not be first-hand, but they are as accurate as the author can make them. The book is professionally edited, and the author's systematic combination of Dutch and English language gives it a unique feel. I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars, as there is nothing to dislike.

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It is rare to find historical fiction based so close to the current time. This book does not lose anything for this and only gains. It is a recent history that must but be forgotten.

[Abdul-Malik Hassan]

I love what the topic suggests. The storyline seems interesting enough to be engaging. I'm looking forward to learning more about the concept.

[Esther Godwin Ogechi]

This is a very interesting topic indeed. I must commend the author's extensive research to put this together. Congratulations on BOTD.

[Reema Aydieh]

Nonfictions are not the type of books I enjoy. A historical narrative that shows no secrets are forever hidden.

[Amy Luman]

Stella writes about an interesting topic.It seems like she did extensive research into her own family tree.

[Clara Kim]

i was really inspired by your review it was breathtaking and also you have encouraged me to follow this job thanks a lot

[Abimbola Oladokun]

This book seems to be a work of art and can be of help to people looking for closure. Unfortunately, I'm not a fan of non fiction novels. Congratulations on being the BOTD.

[Chibee Glory]

I am also impressed with how Stella Claire was dedicated to searching for information about her family tree which led her to discover an interesting story. She also discovered the number of twins in her extended family and what information could her mother be hiding from her. Congrats on BOTD!

[Olga Markova]

Thank you for this review, I agree that the combination of Dutch and English gives it a unique feel, and I liked the atmospheric sample that truly deserves the full stars.

[Mutuma Clare]

Being a student of history. Am sure I will love this book. Can't wait to see the authors account on the Holocaust. Congratulations on BOTD!

[Cynthia Christabel Okolobi]

The Holocaust is a touchy subject. The author was brave to try to find out some raw facts and hidden truths about her family lineage. Thank you for this well-rounded review.