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The Cut Out Girl: A Story of War and Family, Lost and Found

by Bart van Es
$18.90 Now $13.90 Save 26% more
The Cut Out Girl: A Story of War and Family, Lost and Found - Thryft
The Cut Out Girl: A Story of War and Family, Lost and Found - Thryft

War-torn childhood, redemption through family's love.

"The Cut Out Girl" isn't just another World War II narrative; it's a deeply personal dive into the ripples of the past. If you're drawn to stories of perseverance and the complex tapestry of family relations, especially those formed in the crucible of war, this memoir offers a profound perspective on suffering and survival. Van Es's journey to understand Lien's experiences and their shared history will speak to you about the resilience of the human spirit in face of unimaginable adversity.

  • Costa Book Award for Biography (2018)
  • Costa Book of the Year (2018)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Cut Out Girl: A Story of War and Family, Lost and Found

by Bart van Es
$18.90 Now $13.90 Save 26% more
ISBN: 9780241284995
Authors: Bart van Es
Publisher: Fig Tree
Date of Publication: 2018-08-02
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Personal Development, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Memoir, World War II, Biography, Historical, War, Biography Memoir
Goodreads rating: 4.07
(rated by 5225 readers)

Description

LITTLE LIEN WASN'T TAKEN FROM HER JEWISH PARENTS IN THE HAGUE - SHE WAS GIVEN AWAY IN THE HOPE THAT SHE MIGHT BE SAVED. HIDDEN AND RAISED BY A FOSTER FAMILY IN THE PROVINCES DURING THE NAZI OCCUPATION, SHE SURVIVED THE WAR ONLY TO FIND THAT HER REAL PARENTS HAD NOT. MUCH LATER, SHE FELL OUT WITH HER FOSTER FAMILY, AND BART VAN ES - THE GRANDSON OF LIEN'S FOSTER PARENTS - KNEW HE NEEDED TO FIND OUT WHY. HIS ACCOUNT OF TRACING LIEN AND TELLING HER STORY IS A SEARING EXPLORATION OF TWO LIVES AND TWO FAMILIES. IT IS A STORY ABOUT LOVE AND MISUNDERSTANDING AND ABOUT THE WAYS THAT OUR MOST PAINFUL EXPERIENCES - SO CRUCIAL IN DEFINING US - CAN ALSO BE REDEFINED. Sorry! Book description for this title is not available.
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War-torn childhood, redemption through family's love.

"The Cut Out Girl" isn't just another World War II narrative; it's a deeply personal dive into the ripples of the past. If you're drawn to stories of perseverance and the complex tapestry of family relations, especially those formed in the crucible of war, this memoir offers a profound perspective on suffering and survival. Van Es's journey to understand Lien's experiences and their shared history will speak to you about the resilience of the human spirit in face of unimaginable adversity.

  • Costa Book Award for Biography (2018)
  • Costa Book of the Year (2018)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.