The Book of Names

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But then you consider that these are just the “main” names not including all the variants of spelling or shortening and actually what we found was a really effective way of organising the book. His love for math and the Fibonacci sequence give him an idea how to code real names without putting any one in danger.

In addition to the permanent installations at Auschwitz and Yad Vashem, there are plans for a third version of the book to be created as a traveling exhibition. After Hanna escaped the destruction of the Sons of Adam Lodge with the Book of Names, she kept it in her possession and it was passed down generation through generation. The story begins as we learn about Eva's past, her Polish Jew ancestry, the roundup of the Jews, including her beloved father, and the timely way in which Eva and her mother were excluded from the roundup.Including 5,000 names from English-speaking countries, this goes deep into each name’s history – this is actually more accurately a reference book for anyone interested in history and etymology rather than exclusively expectant parents.

The perfect narrative tone, the brilliant characterisations, sound effect and music make these books such wonderful listening. The special team that finds the names and archives them in Yad Vashem’s names database is challenged by the fact that the Nazis either tried to eliminate traces of their crimes against humanity by destroying records, or never registered Jews’ names in the first place — especially in Eastern Europe. the reader is treated like we are stupid - why did we need to be told 4 times within 40 pages about valuing her God given talent for artwork?

First, the author cannot seem to decide who Eva is - is she an observant/religious Jewish woman from a religious family that prides their religious observance (as implied by the juxtaposition of Eva to Joseph on p. Another well-written book about WWII and the tenacious women who fought, usually indirectly, against the Nazis! I love historical fiction and the WWII period of how ordinary people make decisions as they address moral situations, so I really wanted to love this book.

For example, her mother told her it’s her fault her father got captured (she had NOTHING to do with it and could’ve done NOTHING to help) she just wondered if it’s truly her fault. As for Eva I didn’t know what she was a librarian, an artist, an expert forger apparently she was all of these things. This book is more than 10 years old, so if you’re looking to blow people away with a modern choice of baby name – quirky spellings and all – think again.They sneaked in after dark and evaded a series of booby-traps, such as bottomless pits, swinging anchor, and rising waters. We can’t speak for all such titles but would advise approaching with caution if you are a stickler for quality. Having said that, I highly recommend it to historical fiction fans, especially those who are as compelled as I am to read these stories and to insure that the victims of the Holocaust, both those who died and those who survived, are not forgotten. Her own need for documents that pass Nazi scrutiny draws her into a life of secrecy and danger and soon she's one of the most prolific forgers in France. Best Baby Names 2021 is our pick not only for being so recently released and inviting to look at, but because it is consistently clear and neat throughout and because Thomas has written a lengthy introduction which will be especially useful for first-time parents.

While we never see the horrors of the death camps in this novel, we see the heartbreaking impact on so many. This spellbinding page-turner doesn’t bring atrocity of WWII and despite the horror and injustice of the war, the author manages to create such heart-warming story of network of people who risk their own lives to save others. Not only do you get pretty weird short stories but the narrator, NIGEL PEEVER has become one of my favorites as he takes the stories and gives them a creepy life of their own.

Yes there were forgers in Nazi-occupied France but Eva, the cast of characters around her, and even the town, are all fictional. Eva Traube is the heroine of this story, although she is a fictitious person, she represents the many thousands of people who fought clandestinely against the Nazis using their skills. The middle section offers lists of inspiration from film stars to royals and even famous social media celebrities – such lists might as easily help you work out what you aren’t looking for. July 1942 - Eva learns to use her skills to forge identity documents for Jewish kids trying to get to the safe zone in Switzerland.