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Aranka Siegal
Aranka Siegal writes memoirs based on her experiences during the Second World War. Her books include Upon the Head of the Goat and Grace in the Wilderness, which document her early life in Hungary.
Upon the head of the goat : a childhood in Hungary, 1939-1944
This memoir recounts the harrowing experiences of a young Jewish girl named Piri during World War II in Hungary. From the relative peace of her village to the horrors of the ghetto and concentration camps, Piri navigates immense loss and hardship. It's a powerful story of resilience and the enduring human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity.