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Summary: Simone's story recounts victory over tragedy
Review: Simone's story is honest and heartening, a tale of spiritual and moral victory over the tragedy of the Holocaust and Hitler's third reich. This wonderful little girl would not, could not, and did not compromise, and suffered greatly for it. Her two years of "reform school" from age 13-15 were an inordinately large part of her short life, and that right at puberty, an exquisitely sensitive and formative time. Her great love for her father and mother and the respect for what they taught her carries her through, all of this in the context of her devotion to God and her religious beliefs. Like myself, most of Jehovah's Witnesses have for many years been aware of Simone Arnold and other Witnesses incarcerated during the Holocaust... Simone's story is all the more important forits length, depth and breadth of scope, including her psychologicalinsights. Facing the Lion is unique in that it tells us about a child, but morethan a child, a child on her own. At least my relatives and the majority of Witnesses incarcerated during Nazi times had each other in their barracks. Highly recommended reading for young people and their parents.
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Summary: LIFE - - thru the eyes of a "little??" child
Review: The memories and emotions of a girl, could only be put into adult words as she grew up. What a world it would be -- if all children were raised as she was. Religion that can affect children so powerfully; deserves a second look. I have not read a novel since my school years 33 years ago -- this one, I cannot put down. It will be "required reading" for all my girls.
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Summary: Captivated
Review: This book gripped my attention from the very beginning! It was wonderful to hear the story, of the Nazi terror that swept Europe, from a young girl's point of view. Through her, Simone, it was clear that true faith triumphs over evil in that not only did she remain firm in her beliefs, but they could not make her hate her fellow man. It was a testimony to the truth of "...out of the mouth of babes and sucklings you have furnished praise?" Matt. 21:16.
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Summary: This story will change your life
Review: This book is so faith strengthening, it will change your life, change the way you view the world. It tells through a child's point of view what she had to go through...from a happy care-free childhood into persecution and despair. Torn away from her parents and into the mouth of the "lion," this is a story on conviction and strength. It is a must read for anybody. I am not a reader, but this book has absorbed and consumed me. It is beautifully written. I could envision myself there and feel what she felt. It has opened my eyes to what real persecution is and how we all must strengthen ourselves to stand up for what is right.
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Summary: An important and inspiring book!
Review: This book paints a portrait of life under Nazi rule that most people would otherwise never see. We are all aware of the treatment of the jews in world war II but this is the first book I've read concerning the treatment of Jehovah Witness's during this time. I knew very little about their faith when I started reading this book and even less about how they were treated by the Nazis.This book was not only informative but the story is very compelling and very hard to put down. The writer has a wonderful writing style and many times I felt I was actually reading the thoughts of this young girl as she struggled on a daily basis with her life as a prisoner while at the same time tried as best she could to live a life that her faith required.
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Summary: An important and inspiring book!
Review: This book paints a portrait of life under Nazi rule that most people would otherwise never see. We are all aware of the treatment of the jews in world war II but this is the first book I've read concerning the treatment of Jehovah Witness's during this time. I knew very little about their faith when I started reading this book and even less about how they were treated by the Nazis. This book was not only informative but the story is very compelling and very hard to put down. The writer has a wonderful writing style and many times I felt I was actually reading the thoughts of this young girl as she struggled on a daily basis with her life as a prisoner while at the same time tried as best she could to live a life that her faith required.
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Summary: OUTSTANDING autobiography!! Please READ!!
Review: This book really touched my heart and it kept me thinking way past the ending when I put it down. I really loved the mother and father in Simones life and the personal integrity that they had inculcated into the little girls heart. Be prepared to go to a place in the past that will never be forgotten. Very well written and even though i had read it several months ago, I still find myself from time to time thinking of the caliber of people in between the pages of this book. It is definitely a re-readable book!!
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Summary: If you liked Anne Frank, you'll love Simone Liebster!
Review: This excellent auto-biography provides a glimpse into the life and trials of a girl and her family who found themselves facing the wrath of Hitler. As members of the Jehovah's Witnesses, they refused to support Hitler's war machine and so the Nazis vowed to exterminate the group. Persecuted for their beliefs, not for their ethnicity, this story tells of Simone's quiet fight for right. Sustained by her hope and faith, she overcame opposition of the strongest kind and has found the strength and courage to share her story. For anyone who loved Anne Frank, this is a must read!
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Summary: A Charming Read!
Review: This is a candid account of an ordinary person nobly meeting the challenge of horrifying experiences and coming out of it intact and possibly stronger than ever. It is written and illustrated beautifully and I was sorry it was over! It is one that will be reread again and again, and given as gifts. You'll love this book.
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Summary: A moving and vivid account
Review: This is a truly moving book. I was given a copy by a friend, and was enthralled. I couldn't put it down. I want everyone I know to read it. Such a fresh persective of the Nazi regime. From a young girl that was "delinquent" because she would not be molded by the Nazi machine. The triumph of good conquering evil, in a seemingly unwinnable fight. Thank you so much for your story Mrs. Liebster.
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