Books like Wer nicht weg ist, wird gesehn. by Ida Vos
The book follows a Jewish girl living in the Netherlands during the Nazi occupation. She narrates her experiences of hiding, the daily realities under occupation, and the lasting emotional impact after the war ends.
Through her personal account, readers gain insight into the resilience of those in hiding and the deep psychological aftermath that follows wartime survival.
First publish date: 1981
Genre: History/Military History
Authors: Ida Vos
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