An Interrupted Life: The Diaries, 1941-1943 and Letters from Westerbork

This copy is an ex-library edition, marked with a library sticker on the spine. The binding appears solid, with no significant wear visible on the cover. Pages are clean and intact, providing a well-preserved reading experience. No dust jacket is present, and the book maintains its structural integrity despite library use.

Etty Hillesum's "An Interrupted Life: The Diaries, 1941–1943 and Letters from Westerbork" provides a poignant glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman during the Holocaust. Published by Henry Holt and Company in New York, this 1996 first compilation edition gathers Hillesum's deeply personal diaries alongside her letters from Westerbork, offering insight into her spiritual resilience and profound reflections amidst adversity. Originally published in the Netherlands as "Het verstoorde leven" and "Het denkende hart van de barak," these works were first translated into English in the 1980s. Hillesum's writings are invaluable for understanding the Jewish experience during World War II. This edition is an ex-library copy, featuring library markings but otherwise well-preserved. Ideal for collectors and historians, the book is a testament to Hillesum's enduring legacy and the human spirit's capacity for hope.