A Compilation of Short stories
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Comment from Jay Squires
The first place they took me to was Bergen Belsen. [I don't know how close you are to the word limit, Ulla, but the reader needs to know that this was a Nazi Concentration Camp.
I failed to find that answer, and miserably so. [Ulla, do you mean you failed "miserably" to find your answer? Or that you were miserable because you could not find your answer. If the former, you might want to place "miserably" after "failed"; if the latter you might change it to "and it left me miserable."]
This is a VERY POWERFUL testimony, Ulla. I must give it my last six!
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2022
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The first place they took me to was Bergen Belsen. [I don't know how close you are to the word limit, Ulla, but the reader needs to know that this was a Nazi Concentration Camp.
I failed to find that answer, and miserably so. [Ulla, do you mean you failed "miserably" to find your answer? Or that you were miserable because you could not find your answer. If the former, you might want to place "miserably" after "failed"; if the latter you might change it to "and it left me miserable."]
This is a VERY POWERFUL testimony, Ulla. I must give it my last six!
Comment Written 12-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2022
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Thank you so much, Jay, for your review and not least your last six. That means a lot to me.
What I witnessed was to shape my views and beliefs for the rest of my life. Thanks so much again. Ulla:)))
Comment from Sankey
Such a profound piece, here, dear. Are you of Jewish background? It is so disgusting, these days that some elements of society want to deny all that was done to the Jews in the Second World War. See how Russia is making light of all they are doing to Ukraine. Claiming it is all done by British actors. Thanks for a great eye-opening account.
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2022
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Such a profound piece, here, dear. Are you of Jewish background? It is so disgusting, these days that some elements of society want to deny all that was done to the Jews in the Second World War. See how Russia is making light of all they are doing to Ukraine. Claiming it is all done by British actors. Thanks for a great eye-opening account.
Comment Written 12-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2022
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Thank you so much, Geoff. No, I'm not of a Jewish descent, but I've always felt a great affinity. Some of my best friends are Jews. I've never understood what happened to them and I've cried with all the millions who died, and now it all seems to be happening again. It just cannot be true.
Thanks so much again. Ulla:)))
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Thanks for your love for the Jews. It is through the Jews the Christ child came. I think there is some kind of jealousy against the Jews from various quarters.
God said to Abraham, the father of the Jews "Them that honour thee I will honour." God will bless you for your love of His people.
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Thank goodness that you understand what I'm trying to say. Had it not been for the Jews, Jesus wouldn't have been born. A lot of Christians seem to conveniently forget that. Now, as you know, I'm not religious, but I've always been interested in the history behind it all.
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Mary was the Jew. God was the Heavenly father. Some try to claim Joseph was Jesus' Father, not so. Another thing is some reckon Mary always remained a virgin. Not so she had children with Joseph after the Christ Child. Ok off my soap box.
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Oh, bless you!!!
Comment from Begin Again
How utterly devastating and heartbreaking to experience something so tragic at such a young age. Of course, it left a lasting impression forever. Just reading it sent chills through me and I was not there to feel it first hand.
Hugs, Carol
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2022
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How utterly devastating and heartbreaking to experience something so tragic at such a young age. Of course, it left a lasting impression forever. Just reading it sent chills through me and I was not there to feel it first hand.
Hugs, Carol
Comment Written 12-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2022
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Thank you so much, Carol, for a lovely review. Yes, it chilled me, but it also taught me e a great deal about the human beings. A big hug. Ulla:)))
Comment from royowen
I'm afraid the Old Testament is the folly of man, but the New Testament is the redemption of man. It is meant as an allegory. I can remember an old man who wrote of his experiences in a torture camp in Cambodia, I don't think he ever read the Bible, out of 14,000 people he was only one of 7 survivors, but instead of hating his torturers he forgave them, because he realised if the shoe was on the other foot, he could have been one of them, that's what happened to me, we cannot judge, if we had to choose between dying or becoming one of them, what would we do? We don't know if we've never been there! Blessings Roy
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2022
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I'm afraid the Old Testament is the folly of man, but the New Testament is the redemption of man. It is meant as an allegory. I can remember an old man who wrote of his experiences in a torture camp in Cambodia, I don't think he ever read the Bible, out of 14,000 people he was only one of 7 survivors, but instead of hating his torturers he forgave them, because he realised if the shoe was on the other foot, he could have been one of them, that's what happened to me, we cannot judge, if we had to choose between dying or becoming one of them, what would we do? We don't know if we've never been there! Blessings Roy
Comment Written 12-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2022
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I'm sorry, I feel differently. If I could ever come close to believe in anything it would be what's in the old testament. But is religion and beliefs not just about that? We should be great enough to respect and accept whatever anybody believes. Surely that must be the underlying message. But to kill somebody because of their beliefs can never be right. Ulla:)))
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What would you choose with a gun to your head, death or life, Ulla? Humans are both cruel and kind, does fresh water and salt come out of the same faucet?
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Deare me. Let me have my beliefs as I've always respected yours. But to answer your question, I hope and believe I would stand up for what I think is right. I know many Ukranians are doing that right now.
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The question has absolutely nothing to do with beliefs. It?s about honesty.
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Honesty about what? There can be no question about my honesty nor what happened to the Jews. Are we all lying? Oh dear, what do you believe in?
Comment from BethShelby
This is a sobering story. The family that adopted you must have been Jewish and they felt part of your education should involve knowing the truth about what happened at the hands of the Nazis. My Mom tried to educate me about death in general and I was to young for what they tried to teach me. I was alive when Hitler was executing the Jews and I absorbed what I was hearing on the radio and from people talking and it became a part of my nightmares. I don't think the Old Testament tells why the Jews were hated, but it does say they would be hated. I realize it is happening again and this time, ironically Putin is claiming he is trying to eradicate Nazis. That, of course, is a lie. He's as bad as Hitler.
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2022
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This is a sobering story. The family that adopted you must have been Jewish and they felt part of your education should involve knowing the truth about what happened at the hands of the Nazis. My Mom tried to educate me about death in general and I was to young for what they tried to teach me. I was alive when Hitler was executing the Jews and I absorbed what I was hearing on the radio and from people talking and it became a part of my nightmares. I don't think the Old Testament tells why the Jews were hated, but it does say they would be hated. I realize it is happening again and this time, ironically Putin is claiming he is trying to eradicate Nazis. That, of course, is a lie. He's as bad as Hitler.
Comment Written 12-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2022
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Wow, thank you so much, Beth. No, my adoptive parents were not Jewish, but as all Danish people, they felt they had to show me what had really happened to make sure it would never happen again. And now it all seems to be happening again.
I need to expand on this after the contest.There is so much more to it. To my personal story and to Denmark's role with regards to what happened to the Danish Jews during WW2. Thanks so much again. Thanks so.much again. Ulla:)))
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I look forward to reading more when you post it.
Beth
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Thank you, I'm looking forward writing in. I think it will explain a lot. x
Comment from Sally Law
This is too much for a child to contemplate but children saw these horrors up close and personal and still do. I can hardly view the Ukraine updates without sobbing. Sending you my best today as always and best wishes for the contest,
Sal XOs
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2022
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This is too much for a child to contemplate but children saw these horrors up close and personal and still do. I can hardly view the Ukraine updates without sobbing. Sending you my best today as always and best wishes for the contest,
Sal XOs
Comment Written 12-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2022
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Hi Sally, thank you so much. Yes, I sob as well. It's all happening again. Well, I am glad I was shown the reality of what really happened. It couldn't be buried.
Ulla xxx
Comment from Shirley McLain
I had to look up what Bergen Belsen was, I'd never heard of it. Are you Jewish? I don't know how anyone would understand the cruelty and evil men perpetrate against others. It doesn't matter whether it was WWII or now with Putin. I don't understand how or why, and that's the reason I have to leave it in God's hands and do a lot of praying. Thanks for sharing the story. Shirley
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2022
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I had to look up what Bergen Belsen was, I'd never heard of it. Are you Jewish? I don't know how anyone would understand the cruelty and evil men perpetrate against others. It doesn't matter whether it was WWII or now with Putin. I don't understand how or why, and that's the reason I have to leave it in God's hands and do a lot of praying. Thanks for sharing the story. Shirley
Comment Written 12-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2022
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Hi Shirley, no, I am not Jewish, but what happened back then has always been very close to my heart. All my life I have searched to understand how this could have ever happened, and failed. Now it's happening again in a different way, but it makes it no less cruel. I agree. Thanks a lot for your review. Ulla:)))
Comment from estory
I think this would make the basis for a powerful short story, if you flesh it out with characters and tell it from the little girl's innocent point of view. There's tons of potential in this premise. Taken with what's happening now in Ukraine, it really is a reminder of all that can go wrong in the world, if we don't stand up to people like Hitler and Stalin and Putin. In this context, I think you should write the story. estory
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2022
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I think this would make the basis for a powerful short story, if you flesh it out with characters and tell it from the little girl's innocent point of view. There's tons of potential in this premise. Taken with what's happening now in Ukraine, it really is a reminder of all that can go wrong in the world, if we don't stand up to people like Hitler and Stalin and Putin. In this context, I think you should write the story. estory
Comment Written 12-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2022
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I would love to do that estory, and I might just write it. Thanks for encouraging me. Actually there's so much more to my story. The odd thing is that it would still be biography. There is a lot of flesh on this, all derived from my childhood. Thanks for a great review and all your support. Ulla:)))
Comment from Carolyn Dooley
My family had to flee to America. My dad's side of the family. And allegedly changed our last name from Lotz to Lott. When I lived in Germany, I went to the Netherlands. That was in 1973 to 1974, my husband was stationed in Bremerhaven, Germany. I wish, I had gone to Anne Frank's house. And it seems history is repeating itself. The movie is so sad. Thank you for posting this sad, but well written story.
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2022
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My family had to flee to America. My dad's side of the family. And allegedly changed our last name from Lotz to Lott. When I lived in Germany, I went to the Netherlands. That was in 1973 to 1974, my husband was stationed in Bremerhaven, Germany. I wish, I had gone to Anne Frank's house. And it seems history is repeating itself. The movie is so sad. Thank you for posting this sad, but well written story.
Comment Written 12-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2022
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Thank you so much, Carolyn, and for your informative review and lovely stars. As you now know I grew up with knowledge of what happened, but more importantly that we must never ever forget. And I never forgot, and I know that my daughter and my grandchildren will never forget.
I can understand that you regret you never saw Anne Frank's house. So you're of Jewish decent? From Poland from the sound of it. Thank you so much again. This means so much to me. One day I will expand on my memoir. Ulla:)))
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I look forward to hearing your story. My family did not talk about where they came from. Again, thank you for sharing.
Comment from robyn corum
Ulla,
You must have been a really bright and precocious child. I can't imagine even trying to explain such things to my girls. It's too terrible to consider. They must know, of course. And even now, they hear us talking about Putin. (Ugh, even the name!)
This was a thoughtful piece. Nicely written. Wow.
A note:
--> A continent that was slowly being rebuil(t)
Thanks!
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2022
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Ulla,
You must have been a really bright and precocious child. I can't imagine even trying to explain such things to my girls. It's too terrible to consider. They must know, of course. And even now, they hear us talking about Putin. (Ugh, even the name!)
This was a thoughtful piece. Nicely written. Wow.
A note:
--> A continent that was slowly being rebuil(t)
Thanks!
Comment Written 12-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2022
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Thank, you so much, Robyn. I don't know,. Robyn. This was post war Europe, still reeling from all the atrocities. It was important to let the new generation know what had happened. I was lucky to grow up in a family who were capable of showing it to me. Not many could afford to travel in those early days. Ulla:)))
