Les Enfants Cachés Se Souviennent

gradually being discounted. All the political battles were renewed but with barely any constructive, worthwhile or helpful effects. The Covid19 might yet be conquered again and the war might ultimately be won, and, shrewd and determined operator that he is, Bibi should not yet be written off. Nevertheless, in Israel, perhaps even more than in many other countries, there will undoubtedly be long-term effects in the political, socio-economic, and religious spheres. The virus will leave a painful and permanent mark not only on those who lost family members, health, jobs, investments, as well as time with loved ones, but also on the country’s views of most of its leaders.

Edited by Herman Vandormael: Translated into French by Aline Goosens Ros Landy Giving a child’s eye view of the Nazi era, “Les Enfants Cachés Se Souviennent”, is a welcome and significant addition to Holocaust literature. Writing in Flemish, editor Heman Vandormael contributes a historical survey of the period to form the first part of the book. Most interestingly, he introduces informers and bounty hunters as well as those who saved Jewish children.

The second part is devoted to testimony. Ariel Eder, a dear friend of mine, figures among the contributing survivors who were children in hiding at the time of the Nazi invasion of Belgium and Holland.

The book offers opportunity to revive your French and to immerse yourself in the riveting stories of those deserving respect and awe.