Alicia: My Story

Reach for this book when your teenager is ready to move beyond basic history and explore the profound capacity for human resilience, moral courage, and the drive to help others in the face of absolute darkness. Alicia: My Story provides a deeply personal and unflinching look at the Holocaust through the eyes of a young girl who survives the loss of her entire family only to become a hero who saves thousands of others. This memoir explores themes of extreme grief, survival in the wild, and the fierce agency of a young woman who refuses to be a victim. While the content is undeniably heavy, parents will find it a powerful tool for discussing justice, the importance of standing up for others, and the strength of the human spirit. It is best suited for mature teens (13 and up) who are beginning to grapple with the complexities of world history and personal ethics.