
The Endless Steppe
Growing Up in Siberia
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Narrated by:
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Alyssa Bresnahan
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By:
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Esther Hautzig
Forced from their home and friends, the Rudomins are herded onto crowded cattle cars. Their destination: the endless steppe of Siberia. For five years, Esther and her family live in exile, weeding potato fields and working in mines, fighting against all odds to stay alive. It is not an easy life. But through it all, Esther sustains the hope that one day she will return to Poland - and to freedom.
A National Book Award finalist, The Endless Steppe is the true story of Esther Rudomin Hautzig's girlhood in World War II Siberia. For over 25 years, this extraordinary book has touched the hearts of young people around the world with its vivid portrayal of life during World War II and its inspiring testament to the power of hope in the harshest conditions.
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A child’s exile to Siberia. Life is still beautiful.
"How much do I love this classic memoir that feels like a novel? I-burst-into-tears-when-I-met-the-writer-as-an-adult much. (Side note: that’s not usually how I roll. At all.) While I was glued to the twists and turns of Esther’s life from ages 10–16, I also learned so much about the European Jewish experience in WWII. If there’s ever a happy ending from that scenario, Esther’s bittersweet story nails it. Children and adults can appreciate this unpauseable audio."
—Christina H., Audible Editor
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This should be required reading in schools, history that should not be forgotten.
Performance was spot on. The pace was slow and steady but felt right for the store and like I was hearing Esther herself tell it as a young girl.
Not just for children
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What made the experience of listening to The Endless Steppe the most enjoyable?
Well written-fabulously interesting- warm characters and loved the speakerWho was your favorite character and why?
EsterWhich scene was your favorite?
Description of Siberia as it wasUnderstanding the ominous beauty and silence of the Steppe
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
A tragic blessingAny additional comments?
Wonderful story full of heart and realityLove true stories overcoming incredible hardships
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It is day today like in a gulag, forced labor camp.
What life is like on the stepps
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Amazing True story
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Loved it when I read it in the 5th grade
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An absolutely wonderful book!
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Riveting!
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Immediately Engaging
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Amazing, Simply Amazing
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Love it!
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