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Destined to Live: One Woman's War, Life, Loves Remembered Kindle Edition

by Diana Bagnall (Author), Sabina Wolanski (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 150 ratings
An extraordinary story of courage, forgiveness and reconciliation.
Sabina Wolanski was just 12 years old when her home town in Poland was invaded by Nazis. In her diary, along with innocent adolescent longings, she recorded what happened next: the humiliations and terrors, the murder of her beloved family and the startling story of her own survival. Leaving Europe after the war, Sabina forged a new life in Australia, juggling a thriving design business, her family, and an unorthodox love life. But as time wore on, she began asking herself why had she survived when so many died? And what kind of justice fitted such crimes? In May 2005, when Germany opened its controversial Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, in Berlin, Sabina was chosen to speak as the voice of the six million dead. In her speech she noted that although the Holocaust had taken everything she valued, it had also taught her that hatred and discrimination are doomed to fail. Her ability to survive, to love, and to live well, has been her greatest triumph. 'I couldn't put down this engaging, honest story of love, loss and survival.' Diane Armstrong, bestselling author of tHE VOYAGER OF tHEIR LIFE 'important and wonderfully written' Australian Literary Review
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  1. Print length
    268 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    4th Estate
  4. Publication date
    January 31, 2010
  5. File size
    4.4 MB
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About the Author

Diana Bagnall is a well-known journalist who has written for The Bulletin and The Monthly, among other publications.



Sabina Wolanski was a successful businesswoman. She often spoke to schools about her experiences as a Holocaust survivor. Sabina lived in Sydney with her husband, Kjeld until her death on June 23rd 2011

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00HC07H20
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ 4th Estate; Illustrated edition (January 31, 2010)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 31, 2010
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.4 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 268 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 150 ratings

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Customers find the book's story moving, with one review describing it as more than just a memoir. The book receives positive feedback for its readability, with one customer describing it as an excellent read.

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Customers find the book's story very moving, with one customer noting it goes beyond being just a memoir.

"...Highly recommend. Thank you for sharing your tragic and beautiful life story." Read more

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"Excellent story. I spent most of the day reading it from start to finish. I just couldn't put it down!..." Read more

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"...I find them all fascinating and this book is no exception. This book delves into the author's postwar life more than most, and I enjoyed that part...." Read more

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  • Sarah Black
    5.0 out of 5 stars loved it
    Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2018
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    I read many books about the jewish experience during ww2. I find them all fascinating and this book is no exception. This book delves into the author's postwar life more than most, and I enjoyed that part. I think many women could identify with her experiences with love and heartbreak. Highly recommend. Thank you for sharing your tragic and beautiful life story.
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  • Boandalby
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2016
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    A very moving story.
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  • Debra L. Drummet
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read
    Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2016
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    At first, I thought the author was selfish and self centered. However, she was protecting herself and hiding her emotions. This book talks about racism and is much more than a memoir.
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  • Mary Gibson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting read.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2018
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    Every holocaust story is a little the same and a little different. I so much appreciate those who can endure remembering and help those of us who have no idea what they went through gain a little understanding. I think this one may have to be read twice, hard to say you loved reading about someone else's pain, I didn't, but I loved getting to know the author. Don't want to let her go.
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  • Nan (St. Pete Florida)
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2016
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    Interesting read..lots of history!!!
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  • Pat C
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great account of Jewish history WWII
    Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2018
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    At first I felt I was reading another of the many accounts of this horrific part of Jewish history. However, this is an account of one survivor's entire life following the war and returning only to tell her story as the sole family survivor. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to KNOW
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  • Mel B
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sickness
    Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2018
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    People hating people is the worst sickness I can think of. I will never understand how one awful man turned so many people against so many more people. My heart will always hurt for those cruel acts.
    I pray we will never witness any thing like this again.
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  • Marge
    5.0 out of 5 stars Heartbreaking, courageous and inspiring!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2016
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    Excellent story. I spent most of the day reading it from start to finish. I just couldn't put it down! Sabina's story will stay with me for a very long time.
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  • Lollypop
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent well written
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 23, 2015
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    Read this book well written and a intriguing read of one young girls story of surviving the holocaust losing her whole family and managing to survive gripping reading
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