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aylea's review
5.0
"I had two tools to fight injustice--words and images, my typewriter and my camera. I just felt that I had to fight evil, and I've felt like that since I was twenty years old. And I've never been an observer. I have to live a story to write it."-Ruth Gruber
This is the story of Ruth Gruber, a journalist from a Jewish American family and activist that covered places and situations that most reporters wouldn't. She went to school in Germany, attempting to get her PhD in one year, right at the time that Hitler was building power and tensions against the Jews was rising. In spite of seeing first-hand how things were, she returned to report on the conditions of women under different governments. She spent time in Germany, Poland, and the Soviet Union. She returned to the US to give speeches about the injustices she had seen, then continued to travel and tell the stories of those who otherwise wouldn't be heard, such as stories from the Soviet gulag. She went to Alaska for a year and a half, spent time in Italy after being made a general so the enemy couldn't kill her if she was captured and much more.
The book is a little over 100 pages with lots of color and illustrations, making this book a good option for kids to stretch into longer history books without it being as intimidating. It also has some informational boxes explaining things like Yiddish and other important things to give readers context they might not have. he book is written in a storytelling format, which makes it feel like reading a fiction story more than a biography. This is an excellent book to learn a little about the incredible career of an amazing woman.
This is the story of Ruth Gruber, a journalist from a Jewish American family and activist that covered places and situations that most reporters wouldn't. She went to school in Germany, attempting to get her PhD in one year, right at the time that Hitler was building power and tensions against the Jews was rising. In spite of seeing first-hand how things were, she returned to report on the conditions of women under different governments. She spent time in Germany, Poland, and the Soviet Union. She returned to the US to give speeches about the injustices she had seen, then continued to travel and tell the stories of those who otherwise wouldn't be heard, such as stories from the Soviet gulag. She went to Alaska for a year and a half, spent time in Italy after being made a general so the enemy couldn't kill her if she was captured and much more.
The book is a little over 100 pages with lots of color and illustrations, making this book a good option for kids to stretch into longer history books without it being as intimidating. It also has some informational boxes explaining things like Yiddish and other important things to give readers context they might not have. he book is written in a storytelling format, which makes it feel like reading a fiction story more than a biography. This is an excellent book to learn a little about the incredible career of an amazing woman.
hheartbooks's review
4.0
*I read an advance copy, courtesy of netgalley. All opinions are my own.
This was an excellent narrative nonfiction book about a Jewish female journalist, active during World War 2. I found it to be perfect for a middle grader to read independently or as a read-aloud for a younger child. Difficult subjects were addressed in an age-appropriate manner, which I definitely appreciated. I loved learning about somebody I'd never heard of. Illustrations were also just right!
This was an excellent narrative nonfiction book about a Jewish female journalist, active during World War 2. I found it to be perfect for a middle grader to read independently or as a read-aloud for a younger child. Difficult subjects were addressed in an age-appropriate manner, which I definitely appreciated. I loved learning about somebody I'd never heard of. Illustrations were also just right!
locolibrarian's review
4.0
Overall this is a great narrative about a Jewish woman who broke through barriers during WWII and the takeover of Germany. Such an inspiring story.
constantcatreader's review
4.0
Overall this is a great narrative about a Jewish woman who broke through barriers during WWII and the takeover of Germany. Such an inspiring story.
bronsonmh's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for an e-ARC an exchange for an honest review.
I thought this was a great children's biography of Ruth Gruber. A Jewish young woman who wanted to become a writer. Life was hard for her because during the time she was going to college and wanting to get a career she witnessed Nazism begin in Germany. She lived in Europe during the time of war, but she was brave and stayed to work. She was very outspoken and wanted to be heard. Ruth Gruber was such a great person and this book showcased her life for young readers. I highly recommended this both for children and adults.
I thought this was a great children's biography of Ruth Gruber. A Jewish young woman who wanted to become a writer. Life was hard for her because during the time she was going to college and wanting to get a career she witnessed Nazism begin in Germany. She lived in Europe during the time of war, but she was brave and stayed to work. She was very outspoken and wanted to be heard. Ruth Gruber was such a great person and this book showcased her life for young readers. I highly recommended this both for children and adults.
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