My Mother's Secret

My Mother's Secret by J.L. Witterick was another very quick read but very different from the last one.  This one was based on real people who lived in Poland during WWII.  The mother and daughter hide two Jewish families as well as a German officer who doesn't want to fight.  It has five parts to the story, each told by the perspective of someone different in the story starting out with the daughter who with her mother hides everyone.  I enjoyed seeing how all of these people were intertwined beyond just the fact they were living on the same farm especially because none of those in hiding knew of anyone else in hiding. I loved reading about people who were good and even in dangerous circumstances were able and willing to help others who would have not survived otherwise. There were heartaches and joys and I was left wondering how I would measure up. Would I do the right thing even if my life as well as those I loved were on the line? How often do I turn away and not do a good thing because it is inconvenient or hard?  I think this is a great book for older children and teens wanting to learn more about the Holocaust but not wanting anything graphic. This little book was filled with love for others and I highly recommend it.