This is the translation of the Memorial (Yizkor) Book of Jewish community of Drohichin; Belarus. This history of Drohitchin/Drahichyn --in Belarus -- covers the nearly 500-year old Jewish community that had almost 5;000 Jewish residents at the start of World War II. This book is both history and memoir; and it includes poetry; tributes; and many photos. Also contained is a necrology of the Shoah victims from Drohitchin and nearby towns murdered in the two Drohitchin massacres ( July 25 and October 15; 1942). Former Drohitchin residents and descendants contributed first-hand accounts to this book so that future generations could learn about the long history of this once vibrant Jewish community. Read and treasure this heart-wrenching account of a Jewish world that no longer exists. Drohitchin is located 40 miles W of Pinsk; 33 miles East of Kobryn; 16 miles East of Antopol. [Not to be confused with the smaller town of Drohiczyn; Poland; 49 miles WNW of Brest]. Alternate names for the town: Drahichyn [Belarussian]; Drogichin [Russsian]; Drohiczyn [Polish]; Drohitchin [Yiddish]; Drahitschyn [German]; DrogiÄinas [Lithuanian]; Drohichin; Drohiczyn Poleski; DrahiÄyn; Dorohiczyn. Published by the Yizkor Books in Print Project
; part of Yizkor Books Project of JewishGen; Inc. 736 pages; 8.5" by 11"; hard cover; including all photos and other images and new lists of residents compiled recently
#379459 in Books 2011-04-26 2011-04-26Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.20 x .65 x 5.50l; .51 #File Name: 1935554255256 pages
Review
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Very interesting review of daily life in CubaBy R. McCormickI read this book as a compilation of blogs about daily life and struggles in Castro's Cuba. Nothing more and nothing less. I suspect it is a pretty accurate reflection of what routinely goes on in this pathetically backward and mismanaged country; run by the paranoid Castro brothers. How accurate is it? What I know suggests it is pretty accurate depiction of life; particularly after the fall of the USSR and the curtailment of their aid. Fortunately for the Castro brothers; Chavez stepped in to take over the job of propping up their failed experiment. Is it any wonder that Castro gushes with love at the mere mention of Chavez; his comrade in arms against the "evil" USA. Both of their paranoia over the USA reinforce their reason for continued existence and comradeship. Of course the importation of 40;000 doctors and advisors to Venezuela with their instant citizenship status and voting rights has not been without difficulties for the Venezuelans; but that is another story. Fort the Cubans; it is another chance to escape to potentially a better life. The brain drain just continues for Cuba.I would welcome the views and comments of the Cuban exiles who have read this book and/or her blogs (if they can do so without jeopardizing their family interests in Cuba. How accurate are the examples of daily life?3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A kick to the head and heartBy Alejandro GarciaThese days; much of what we read on Cuba comes from the remembrances of exiles who left in the 60s and 70s or foreign journalists who are constrained by the country's considerable security apparatus from telling the whole story. The result is that we know very little of the daily lives and struggles of the average modern Cuban beyond the Special Period. Yoani Sanchez changes all that with her three year collection of blogs; which has provided the world an unparalleled window into one of the world's last remaining Cold War bastions. Part diary; part confessional; full indictment; it leaps of the page like a long held in scream; such as only a lifetime of hiding one's true thoughts and feelings can build. It strips away all pretense of the mystique and romanticism built up around revolutionary Cuba by opuses like The Motorcycle Diaries and Che and leaves us with grim scenes right out of Orwell of a failing state headed by a neglectful; kleptomanic bureaucracy; where rumor stands for news and the most heinous crimes are those of thought. It is also a breath of fresh air to those who still live with the legacy of the Castro regime; and testament to the courage of one woman who could just as easily run away like so many others; yet against great hardship has chosen to stay and bear witness.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A Real Eye OpenerBy yettaThis book is amazing and so is the writer Yoani Sanchez. I've always wanted to know what its really like for the people that actually live in Cuba under its strict regime. Yoani Sanchez provides thoughtful insight into her daily struggles. Something so simple for those of us in the free world like checking email is a huge challenge for her and for others that are trying to show the world what its really like to live in a country where so much is restricted. This book is motivating and inspiring and should be read by the masses; not only will it teach you about what real struggle is but it will help you to be grateful for the little things we take for granted on a daily basis.
