Memoirs

[Anna Balasi]

Hi everyone,

April's coming up and I've got a couple of memoirs about two very different people. They both, however, lived very interesting lives, to say the least.

Check them out:

HOW I GOT TO BE WHOWEVER IT IS I AM
by Charles Grodin

In his candid and engaging new book HOW I GOT TO BE WHOEVER IT IS I AM, successful actor, author, and activist, Charles Grodin, looks back at the major events and private moments that have shaped his life. And, since Grodin is one of the best storytellers around, he can't help but entertain while offering insight gained from a wealth of experience. Read the full description here.


A LUCKY CHILD
By Thomas Buergenthal

Thomas Buergenthal, now a Judge in the International Court of Justice in The Hague, tells his astonishing experiences as a young boy in his memoir A LUCKY CHILD. He arrived at Auschwitz at age 10 after surviving two ghettos and a labor camp. Separated first from his mother and then his father, Buergenthal managed by his wits and some remarkable strokes of luck to survive on his own. Almost two years after his liberation, Buergenthal was miraculously reunited with his mother and in 1951 arrived in the U.S. to start a new life.

Now dedicated to helping those subjected to tyranny throughout the world, Buergenthal writes his story with a simple clarity that highlights the stark details of unimaginable hardship. A LUCKY CHILD is a book that demands to be read by all.

Check out Thomas Buergenthal talk about his story in this video.

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-You can give away up to 5 copies
-When you have the contest posted, send me the link.
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Giveaway availability:
A LUCKY CHILD (April 1, 2009)
HOW I GOT TO BE WHOEVER IT IS I AM (March 18, 2009)

[Jenn]

I'm emailing you..I'd love A LUCKY CHILD as well.

Jenn

[sheistoofondofbooks]

I'd love to do a giveaway and review for *A Lucky Child* ... I'll send you an email. Thanks!

[Karen Haney]

Hi, Anna!

I would like to read and review Chuck Grodin's book HOW I GOT TO BE WHOEVER IT IS I AM. I have always liked him and especially since his proceeds are going to a mentoring program, that makes this teacher even happier!
In sharp contrast, I would imagine that A LUCKY CHILD would be a fascinating read. I think reviewing both memoirs at once would give readers a good choice. I would like to do the giveaways as you stated and will email you the info you requested.
Thank you for what I think will make for an interesting contrasting giveaway for April on my blog!

[Melissa]

I would love to review A Lucky Child, and possibly do a giveaway too. Sending you a message!

[meg89]

I'm e-mailing you, and I posted the contest for A Lucky Child here. Thanks!

[Shelly Burns]

I would like to review and giveaway A Lucky Child.

[nbmars]

I would love to do a giveaway and review of A Lucky Child. I am emailing you. Thanks!

[Tracee]

I'd love to review both of them and host giveaways. I will be emailing you shortly:)

Tracee

[Ali]

I emailed you, Anna. I'd like to give away copies of A Lucky Child on my Diversity Rocks (http://diversebooks.blogspot.com) challenge blog. Thanks!

Ali

[Kathleen Garber]

It figures, I've been waiting for you to post about some memoirs and now that you have, they aren't really my thing. I mean they sound interesting but I also have to try to cut back on my requests. So I'll pass this time.

[Sharon Walling]

I am interesting in both books to read & review. If this is possible.

I sent you an email.

Thanks

[Wisteria]

I have been seeing a lot about A Lucky Child. I would like to read it.
I'll send and email. Wisteria
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