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Curfewed Night
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Basharat Peer | Harper Press

Curfewed Night

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Goodreads rating: 4.07

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If you're drawn to understand the personal impact of geopolitical conflicts, "Curfewed Night" might resonate with you deeply. Basharat Peer's first-hand account of growing up in Kashmir offers a poignant, intimate view into the lives shaped by the ongoing conflict. The book's strength lies in transforming the news headlines into human experiences, making the events in Kashmir achingly real.
Letters to Camondo
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Edmund de Waal | Farrar, Straus And Giroux

Letters to Camondo

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Goodreads rating: 4.15

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"Letters to Camondo" isn't just a book—it's a time capsule. It transports you into the intimate world of a family marked by tragedy, art, and history. As you read Edmund de Waal's personal reflections that bridge the past to the present, you'll find a mirror to your own thoughts on memory, loss, and the relentless march of time. It's particularly touching for anyone who appreciates art's power to preserve and tell stories, connecting us across generations.
The Diary of a Young Girl
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Anne Frank

The Diary of a Young Girl

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Goodreads rating: 4.2

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The War Diaries of Jean-Paul Sartre: November 1939 - March 1940
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Quintin Hoare, Jean-Paul Sartre  | Pantheon

The War Diaries of Jean-Paul Sartre: November 1939 - March 1940

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Goodreads rating: 3.61

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If you're fascinated by existential philosophy or history through a personal lens, Sartre's war diaries could be immensely intriguing to you. Here you'll get to glimpse the inner workings of a philosophical mind as it grapples with the unfolding events of World War II. It's a unique opportunity to see how a thinker of his caliber processes such a momentous period.
The Diary of Virginia Woolf. Vol. 1 1915-1919
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Quentin Bell, Anne Olivier Bell  | Hbj/harvest

The Diary of Virginia Woolf. Vol. 1 1915-1919

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Goodreads rating: 4.3

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If you're drawn to literary history and the inner musings of one of the 20th century's most influential writers, this volume will be a treasure. It's a rare chance to step into the private thoughts of Virginia Woolf during a formative period, both for her and for modern literature. What makes it truly captivating is the blend of personal, political, and artistic insights, as seen through Woolf's uniquely sensitive lens.
Little Bird of Auschwitz: How My Mother Escaped Death and Found Our Family
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Alina Peretti, Jacques Peretti

Little Bird of Auschwitz: How My Mother Escaped Death and Found Our Family

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Goodreads rating: 4.31

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If you're someone moved by history and personal resilience, "Little Bird of Auschwitz" may resonate deeply with you. This book isn't just a retelling of harrowing survival; it's a son's tribute to his mother's untold legacy. It offers a poignant exploration of family mysteries and the transcendent bond between a mother losing her memories and a son eager to preserve them.