The Choice
Irene Eber
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The Choice
by Irene Eber
Published
August 3, 2004
Publisher
Schocken
Pages
240
ISBN-13
9780805241976
ISBN-10
0805241973
Description
"In 1980, at the age of fifty, Irene Eber returned to her father's hometown of Mielec, Poland, where she and her middle-class Jewish family had first gone in 1938 when they were expelled one evening from their home in Germany. Her journey back would unleash a life's worth of memories, and the result is this book." "Eber re-creates life in wartime Mielec: the rivalries and opportunism, the acts of courage and generosity, the constant fear borne by the Jewish community, and the moment in 1942 when the Germans marched all of Mielec's Jews out of town and toward the death camps. And she reveals what was perhaps the defining decision of her life: when an opportunity arose for her to escape, Irene left, despite her father's desperate wish that the family stay together. Thus began her life-long journey toward reconciling her lifesaving grasp at freedom with her heartbreaking separation from her family, setting her on a path to self-acceptance." "In describing her survivor's guilt, despair, and loss - and how she has managed to overcome them while still honoring her past - Irene Eber has made a significant contribution to the literature of the Holocaust."--BOOK JACKET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Choice?
This edition of The Choice has approximately 240 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Choice?
For most readers, The Choice typically takes between 5h 0m and 3h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 60,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 0m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 60,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Choice?
The estimated word count for The Choice is approximately 60,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Choice?
The Choice was written by Irene Eber.
When was The Choice published?
The publication date for this specific edition is August 3, 2004. The original work may have been published on a different date.