Holocaust Literature Stories

Among the myriad of Holocaust autobiographies currently available, Living a Life that Matters by Ben Lesser is especially well suited to K-12 age pupils for several reasons. First, like many such autobiographies it tells an important and compelling life story. Second, it includes enough general historical material that the reader can consider Lesser’s experiences in an appropriate historical context without outside research., Third, unlike many Holocaust autobiographies, Lesser writes prose in a conversational tone that neither puts off young readers with strident overtones nor sends them scampering to a dictionary. It is appropriate for adults as well, but it is especially useful for introducing middle and high school pupils to Holocaust studies.
Dr. Nancy E,. Rupprecht
Chair, MTSU Holocaust Studies Program