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Upon the Head of the Goat

A Childhood in Hungary 1939-1944
Pages
224
Published
1981
Language
English

Synopsis

Follow nine-year-old Piri as she navigates the bewildering German occupation of her Hungarian hometown during World War II. This personal narrative recounts her experiences as a Jewish child, from the initial confusion to the harrowing ordeal of survival in the ghetto. It's a powerful story of resilience and memory through a child's eyes.

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About the author

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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.