The Children of Willesden Lane: Beyond the Kindertransport: A Memoir of Music, Love, and Survival
 

The Children of Willesden Lane: Beyond the Kindertransport: A Memoir of Music, Love, and Survival

by Mona Golabek, Lee Cohen

Based on the true story of her mother, Mona Golabek describes the inspirational story of Lisa Jura Golabek's escape from Nazi-controlled Austria to England on the famed Kindertransport. Lisa Jura is the only one of 3 sisters to receive the chance of a way out of Austria as her family chooses to send her to London, where she will be able to pursue her dreams of becoming a concert pianist.... (read more)

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I loved this book so much. WW2 books, especially Holocaust books, always hold my attention and the plot is one all would enjoy. If you aren't familiar with the Kindertransport, this book would be a great way to become familiar. The author's story of surviving the Holocaust after being sent to live in England was incredible. She is a gifted pianist who was lucky to survive. I read this book for book club and the part that I enjoyed the most was listening to the music that the main character...

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