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In My Hands

In My Hands
Memories of a Holocaust Rescuer
by Irene Gut Opdyke
Hardcover: Aug 1999,
276 pages.
Paperback: Apr 2001,
304 pages.

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Rated 5 of 5 of 5 by Amanda Barnes
I really liked this book. I first learnt about the holocaust a few years ago, however reading about from a real life story makes it more of an impact. i think irene deserves all the praise and awards she receives, she has been through alot in a life and is an inspiration to all.

Rated 5 of 5 of 5 by Tiffany
I chose this book to read for my Honors English class and I ended up really liking and enjoying the book. The story is just absolutely captivating and amazing.

Review (not rated) by Amy Foster
I am not here to review the book. I knew Irene because she came to my 7th grade classroom and spoke about the holocaust. I then re-met Irene because years later I recognized her at the grocery store that I work at. I have been there 13 years and she has been shopping there for a long time. This whole tine we have lived in the same city,"Yorba Linda". I have grown to love her. She is such a sweet lady. Then this friday, May 16th Irene past away. Her neighbor had told me today. Before she past she had said,"I am going home". She is such a mentor and such a brave woman. I feel so honored to have known her. I just wanted to let everyone know because she deserves it..
Amy (the grocery store checker who will miss Irene)

Rated 5 of 5 of 5 by Roya
this book, In My Hands is my favorite book in the world. i love to read about the holoaust and usually i like to read about the camps but i have read this 3 times and every time i read it i love it even more and more!

Rated 5 of 5 of 5 by Elyse
This book is an amazing story of how the lives of so many innocent people can be destroyed so easily. I am extremely proud of what a determined woman Ms. Opdyke is. Thank you for sharing your amazing story with us all.

Rated 5 of 5 of 5 by Rochelle
This book was the best! I wuld recomend it anyday.
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