All The Pretty Shoes

This book is a memoir where the main character finds herself in one horrible situation after another during Hungary’s experience of World War II. The title of the book has been inspired by the main character’s observation of people getting thrown into the Danube after they are made to leave their sh......more

This memoir is of a girl who suffered incredible hardships during and after WWII. Her mother died, her father was taken away, and she had no other means to survive but to use her own wits. The name of the book is in reference to her witnessing the execution of hundreds of Jews on the banks of the Da......more

I really liked the beginning of this book. Marika's story of her childhood in Hungary really comes to life. Her experience surviving the occupation of Budapest is harrowing. I like that she continued to tell the story of what happened to her after the war. So many stories stop with the end of WWII a......more

Role models absent Hard to grow up when role models are not there! First, her father is sent sway,then mother is gone and Marika is barely 12. Her family disowned her and is on her own surviving the war! Such strife follows her well into adulthood. She finally finds what she is looking for ... FInall......more

Great story I have read several books about WWII. This one is quite different from any of those. This is a great story of girl who has had a difficult life but made her way through. Definitely recommend.......more