The Night lasted five years and eight days. Before the Night began; Ernst Bornstein was a precocious eighteen-year-old¬ who had an ordinary family with three siblings; two parents; and a large circle of friends and relatives. But in the autumn of 1939; decades of anti-Semitic propaganda turned into full-fledged violence. Bornstein's family was subsequently sent to Auschwitz where his parents and siblings were gassed to death. The Long Night is Bornstein's firsthand account of what he witnessed in seven concentration camps. Written with remarkable insight and raw emotion; The Long Night paints a portrait of human psychology in the darkest of times. Bornstein tells the stories of those who did all they could do to withstand physical and psychological torture; starvation; and sickness; and openly describes those who were forced to inflict suffering on others. The narrative is simple; yet profound; unbridled; honest; and dignified.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. New informationBy Carolyn T. BurtThis was extremely interesting (if heavy) reading! Having studied archaeology for 45 years; I found this book made some outrageous interpretation which; frankly; surpassed what anyone else has achieved. And who's to say Cotterell's wrong? Everyone has taken a stab at what Mayan and Incan glyphs mean so Cotterell has as good a chance at being right as anyone else. I applaud the discicpline it took to write a book of this complexity; his research had to take years.There were some facts about which I was previously unaware that I found exciting: Tiahuanaco has been dated at 16;000 years old? That bit of information alone made the book worth reading! What it implies is astounding!The photos are high quality; glossy color; and there are numerous illustrations. Cotterell's descriptions of the digs are exhaustive; but more readable than most archaeological descriptions. (Archaeogists aren't good writers; which is a shame since their continued employment is based on "publish or perish.")Archaeology is one of the most conservative; prejudiced disciplines; slow to admit error or accept new interpretations. The fringe of archaeological research is where the most interesting discussions are taking place. Once Troy was a myth. Once the Sphinx was buried in sand. Once; we walked on the moon. Knowledge is lost -- and rediscovered.For what this book discusses; I'd recommend it.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Lost Tombs in My MindBy Wesley A. OrnickAgain Maurice examines and researches cultural and belief systems rooted in mystery; code and symbolism; fear and what made people carry on with survival and their influences of animal spirits and powerful guides that have faced and formed modern day societies when they no longer could survive a clean and healthy lifestyle. From carvings and lighting aspects to show different symbologies to cover who was teaching and giving advanced knowledge to boost their understandings...it came from nothing -- but Maurice shows how sunspots; waves and duration of radiation from the natural world formed and enveloped their life and the GODs from above that aided them in boosting their comprehension and way of living...Very different aspect of religion and animal - power -- a way in which they only understood in thos circumstances but it is very uplifting and gives me more ?s to research and try to figure out on my own...lost knowledge is being opened up and discovered...discover for yourself.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Umbelievable lid of PalenqueBy RRRI did not know how amazing this book was going to be. This book really gives you information that will change the way wehave been told regarding our history; beliefs and hopes. My way of thinking and the opinions that I had certainly have beenshaken off its foundation. One day; everything will come together and this book is just the beginning of our better understanding regarding who we are and what is the purpose of life indeed.
