Review of Discovering Twins

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I personally think one of a historical narrative's most valuable assets is its accuracy in regards to history. This sounds like a very well-researched novel that provides an exploration of one of the most tragic events in history with a gentle and guiding hand. Congrats on book of the day!
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I admire people who try to seek closure; I find them brave and commendable. That's the lesson I'm learning from the author. Thank you for the review.
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Nice and epic review, flipping through different languages makes it more interesting and nice to read,thanks for this awesome review.
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Post by tarafarah7 »

Well-written and researched, today's BOTD will appeal to both fans of nonfiction and historical fiction, as the book is based on true events. I like that it seamlessly alternates between past and present, giving readers a deeper understanding of the characters, as well as the events that occurred during the Holocaust. Thank you so much for your review! It was very helpful! :-)
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Holocaust is a part of history that really interests me. This book seems very well documented and I applaud the author for the mastery in writing. It doesn't confuse us, although the story line is complex and intricate. The storytelling comes with an ease specific to great writers. Really interested in reading the entire book as it offers both suspense and historical input.
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An interesting historical biography!
I'll definitely give it a read. I love well-researched, detailed historical documentaries. I believe we could all learn a thing or two from this book.

Thank you for your review!
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There's this thing about understanding your roots and seeking closure, it enables you to reach into your inner being and fully understand who you are as an individual.
The historical period was terrifying but I greatly admire the authors strength.
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The article discusses a nonfiction book called "Discovering Twins" by Stella Claire ter Hart, which focuses on the author's search for closure and the discovery of buried secrets in her extended family. The book explores the unusually high number of twins within her family and the link between them due to a singular event. The author's attention to detail and unique style of switching between past and present events is praised, as it highlights individual stories and gives a human face to the events. The book also provides fascinating accounts relating to the Holocaust, making it a worthwhile read for students of Jewish history and nonfiction genre readers.
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I love reading non-fiction, and particularly books about the Holocaust. This sounds like a very interesting historical biography. After reading a few pages, I like the author's style of writing. I also enjoyed your review. 
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Post by Elize Vermaak »

Every family has secrets, some darker than others, and it depends on whether one really want answers or not. When you delve into your family history, those secrets are bound to come out. One way or another. From the review it sounds like a book that will be very interesting to read, but also heart-breaking at the same time.
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Post by Onuegbu Stella Ifunanya »

Thank you for this review. I can imagine what it takes to write a well detailed non-fictional story, and writing it perfectly. I can't wait to finally finish reading this book as it is interesting as it gets.
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I love your unique review of this book. I bet it's worth all the attention.
I'm still trying to figure out the secret behind the twins proliferation in the author's extended family. Will have to read to find out.
Congrats on the BOTD.
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This fascinates me. I thoroughly enjoy researching my family history and genealogy, I also love reading about or watching TV shows about other peoples family history too.
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Post by Adeoluwa Adebusuyi »

Thanks for the review. Discovering twins is an interesting and intriguing book to read. I love how the author paid much attention on details and how she narrated the plot.
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Post by rony_592 »

amazing book and story as well. The writing is very good and realate to the reue fiction about how a family deals with all the situations happen in their life.
congrates for being book of the day.
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