Making Bombs for Hitler by Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch – A Knyzhka Corner Book Review

Making Bombs for Hitler by Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch is a story about a little known aspect of Nazi camps – the 3.3 to 5 million Ostarbeiters, or forced labourers. Readers will learn a great deal about World War II and the treatment of captured Ukrainian civilians. Skrypuch’s characters overcome great challenges during a period of war and intense turbulence. Her images of suffering are unforgettable. The novel begins in 1943 as Lida and her younger sister Laryssa are separated after the Nazis take over their village. Nine-year old Lida is sent to a work camp in Bavaria and struggles to survive in the horrible conditions there.Read the full transcript on the Nash Holos blog here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.