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[JaneMarple]

There are no words to desribe such a beautiful soul, RIP. 

[AKgirl2]

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@Snowpuppy wrote:

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@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:

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@hsawaknow wrote:

I read his book Night and that book still stays with me.

My daughter had to read it as a freshmen in highschool and she started to tell me about the book. Well it was so intense I had to know what happened but she had to read it at the class pace, so I took her book and read it in three hours. Its not that long and I couldn't put it down. It should of been titled Nightmare as I read it I felt as if I was right there and it was a horrific read not to mention what Mr.Wiesel went through to survive.

I think every one should read that book, if just to understand the holocaust better and what life was like back then.

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Even though I'm a Gentile, I'm repeatedly drawn to the topic of The Holocaust.  I too read Night.  It's been many years ago though.  I need to read it again.

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As a Gentle, I agree that no one, no matter their faith should ever forget. 

May he rest in peace.

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There were over 5 million non Jewish people murdered by the Nazis...

My parents survived, my father's side, his father, two brothers and 

a sister did not survive.  May Mr. Wiesel and the 11 million lives lost rest in peace➕

[nrm]

A great human being.

[Justice4all]

The most tragic loss.  My heart is broken

[YorkieonmyPillow]

[Mustang Shar]

God Bless and RIP. Now I must read, The Night 

[Yardlie]

RIP, Mr. Wiesel! He was an extraordinary man.

My SIL is Jewish (worked in Israel for a year) and met him over there. Later, when my mother and dad were visiting Philadelphia, the college my brother taught at brought him in as a guest speaker at a dinner. My mother and dad got to meet him too. They said while he was speaking, you could have heard a pin drop. Everyone was just glued to what he was saying.

I have the complimentary vase that everyone who attended the dinner was given. It is gorgeous.

[NicksmomESQ]

My father was a Holocaust survivor! He often would speak to us about the horrors he witnessed & endured ! Close relatives of his were tortured in horrific ways in Auschwitz!

Yet my father was not bitter.He was grateful that he & his father made it out!! They came to America & made a life for themselves!! Dad worked hard to give us the life he me never had.He married my mom & raised his kids to be loving & accepting of all people !!  He was strong in his belief that "we must never forget,or history will repeat itself".

Elie Wiesel was my dad's hero because he had the resolve to face the unspeakable horrors of the Holocaust every day to ensure that it never happen again.Not just to Jews but to all people!! We are one people!! We should stand up not only for ourselves but for each other!! When one is hurt we are all hurt!!

Rest in peace Elie Wiesel!! Your legacy will thrive & continue!! You led us by example that love & acceptance will over triumph over evil!! Thank-you!!

[pommom]

One of my favorite authors.  RIP, dear friend.

[PamfromCT]

I read Night many years ago and would like to reread it now.  what a beautiful soul he was.  Whatever one's faith, he is a man for the ages.  Imagine what the world would be like if many tried to emulate his message.  I am sure he is resting in peace, in the arms of God.