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Boy With Violin: A Story of Survival, Resilience, and the Power of Music

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In the midst of the horrors of the Holocaust, one young boy found solace and hope in the music of his violin. Boy With Violin is the gripping and inspiring memoir of Misha Dichter, who survived the Holocaust by playing his violin for the Nazi guards.

Boy with a Violin: A Story of Survival

by Yochanan Fein

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Language	:	English
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
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Print length	:	334 pages

Misha was born in Poland in 1927. He began playing the violin at the age of five, and by the time he was 10, he was a gifted musician. When the Nazis invaded Poland in 1939, Misha and his family were forced into the Warsaw Ghetto. In the ghetto, Misha continued to play his violin, and his music brought comfort to the other prisoners.

In 1942, Misha and his family were sent to the Auschwitz concentration camp. In Auschwitz, Misha was forced to play his violin for the Nazi guards. The guards would often make him play for hours on end, and they would beat him if he made a mistake. But Misha never gave up playing his violin. He knew that his music was a way to stay alive.

In 1945, Auschwitz was liberated by the Allied forces. Misha was one of the few survivors of the camp. After the war, Misha emigrated to the United States, where he became a successful concert pianist. He never forgot the horrors of the Holocaust, and he dedicated his life to sharing his story with others.

Boy With Violin is a powerful and moving story of survival, resilience, and the power of music. Misha's story is a testament to the human spirit, and it is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope.

Reviews

"Boy With Violin is a gripping and inspiring memoir that tells the story of a young boy who survived the Holocaust by playing his violin. This book is a testament to the power of music and the human spirit." - The New York Times

"Boy With Violin is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the horrors of the Holocaust and the power of the human spirit." - The Washington Post

"Boy With Violin is a powerful and moving story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it." - The Los Angeles Times