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As a teacher who has developed an extensive Holocaust and Genocide Education we regularly use extracts from your story - and the students so engage with your experiences. Its such a powerful read that our small reading and discussion group will be reading The Promise next term, so I wonder what discussion questions or themes you yourself would raise? Or what themes, issues or message you would want my students and other young people to take away from the book having read it? I can only thank you for sharing your story in this way and your continued commitment to Holocaust education and awareness.
With very best wishes, Nicola
With very best wishes, Nicola
Hi
Just to say thanks for the visit to my daughter's school - Roundhay High in Leeds. What a fantastic opportunity for the next generation to hear of such adversity overcome, and a warning from history. My daughter bought me the book 'Eva's Story' which I have now finished - absolutely brilliant - totally accessible - a book I will treasure and pass on at every opportunity! Guess it's still hard to get the message across to the next generation though - I got the impression from my daughter that the worst event was having to eat dead horse meat! Best Wishes, Pete
Just to say thanks for the visit to my daughter's school - Roundhay High in Leeds. What a fantastic opportunity for the next generation to hear of such adversity overcome, and a warning from history. My daughter bought me the book 'Eva's Story' which I have now finished - absolutely brilliant - totally accessible - a book I will treasure and pass on at every opportunity! Guess it's still hard to get the message across to the next generation though - I got the impression from my daughter that the worst event was having to eat dead horse meat! Best Wishes, Pete
Dear Eva,
This Is Betsy, Reuben van Kempen's friend from Ashland, Oregon. I met you twice after Thespian productions in Chicago and Nebraska. Happy 2012. I hope this finds you well! Just wanted to tell you how outstanding the webcast was in Youngstown, Ohio. So impressed with your answers to the middle school students' questions in particular. My cast for AND THEN (slated for May) and my English classes were absolutely involved in the message. Thank you.
Please keep me informed about your American travels, especially this May, as I hope you can include us. We will provide whatever accommodations you
request. It is important work you do!
Sincerely,
Betsy
This Is Betsy, Reuben van Kempen's friend from Ashland, Oregon. I met you twice after Thespian productions in Chicago and Nebraska. Happy 2012. I hope this finds you well! Just wanted to tell you how outstanding the webcast was in Youngstown, Ohio. So impressed with your answers to the middle school students' questions in particular. My cast for AND THEN (slated for May) and my English classes were absolutely involved in the message. Thank you.
Please keep me informed about your American travels, especially this May, as I hope you can include us. We will provide whatever accommodations you
request. It is important work you do!
Sincerely,
Betsy
I am producing the play "And Then They Came for Me" in Massachusetts in April 2012 and am trying to contact Eva to see if she is planning any trips to the US between now and then. I can't find any other way to contact her so I thought I'd try here. Does anyone have any suggestions as to the best way to email her? Thanks.
My name is Nathan. I am a sophmore at unicoi County highschool. I am pleased that our drama department has been given the opportunity to perform the play "and then they came for me." We asre very pleased and I love your story and am excited to share it with the world!
Hi Eva,
It was a pleasure to meet you today and talk with you while you were in the middle of making the documentary about our life. I have been increasingly impressed by the Jewish people who survived such terrible abuse and out of all that experience seem to have an ongoing belief in hope and kindness. I have been reading about the plight of Russian women as well. I don't know if you have time to reply but the question I didn't have time to ask you was 'what has been most important for you in your life out of that whole inhuman experience? What has driven your life?
Kind regards
Allie
It was a pleasure to meet you today and talk with you while you were in the middle of making the documentary about our life. I have been increasingly impressed by the Jewish people who survived such terrible abuse and out of all that experience seem to have an ongoing belief in hope and kindness. I have been reading about the plight of Russian women as well. I don't know if you have time to reply but the question I didn't have time to ask you was 'what has been most important for you in your life out of that whole inhuman experience? What has driven your life?
Kind regards
Allie
Hi Eva,
It was a pleasure to meet you today and talk with you while you were in the middle of making the documentary about our life. I have been increasingly impressed by the Jewish people who survived such terrible abuse and out of all that experience seem to have an ongoing belief in hope and kindness. I have been reading about the plight of Russian women as well. I don't know if you have time to reply but the question I didn't have time to ask you was 'what has been most important for you in your life out of that whole inhuman experience? What has driven your life?
Kind regards
Allie
It was a pleasure to meet you today and talk with you while you were in the middle of making the documentary about our life. I have been increasingly impressed by the Jewish people who survived such terrible abuse and out of all that experience seem to have an ongoing belief in hope and kindness. I have been reading about the plight of Russian women as well. I don't know if you have time to reply but the question I didn't have time to ask you was 'what has been most important for you in your life out of that whole inhuman experience? What has driven your life?
Kind regards
Allie
I had the wonderful opportunity to see the play written by J.E. Ballentyne. I am so thankful that you were able to come to youngstown to see the play. I was moved to tears many times during the performance. You are such an incredible testament to the miracle of survival. God saved you for a reason, and i am thankful i had the opportunity to meet you in person. It will be an experience i will never forget as long as i live. Thru this play many others will learn of the holocaust and it's horrors. I cannot for the life of me understand the hatred toward the Jewish people, i just cannot. Thank-you for telling your story, I pray for your continued journey, and for your comfort. Thank-you for coming to Youngstown to answer questions. I am so glad i could attend. YOU have made such a difference!
Hello Eva!!!!
I guess you have a lot of comments to read... but if you have the chance to read mine pls reply to me hagonzal1@gmail.com, I am from Costa Rica, I have read a lot for World War II cause I cant believe those things happened, I realized about your story, I love Anne Frank story and now yours, I want to tell you that I admire you, I live in a very small country, latinos suffer discrimination too, people think America is just US but not, America is US and all the latin countries, Central and South America too, I would love to meet you, I wanna meet Jewish museums and know more about your culture , pls reply to me if you see this message... blessing from Central America.
I guess you have a lot of comments to read... but if you have the chance to read mine pls reply to me hagonzal1@gmail.com, I am from Costa Rica, I have read a lot for World War II cause I cant believe those things happened, I realized about your story, I love Anne Frank story and now yours, I want to tell you that I admire you, I live in a very small country, latinos suffer discrimination too, people think America is just US but not, America is US and all the latin countries, Central and South America too, I would love to meet you, I wanna meet Jewish museums and know more about your culture , pls reply to me if you see this message... blessing from Central America.
I wrote a comment on June 13th 2009, but thought I'd re-comment! I read Eva's Story a while ago (I've read it a few times). At the moment I'm reading Anne Frank's Diary and am moved to tears at the way she planned her future.
I got hold of a copy of your book years ago when a neighbour was moving to Canada - she knew I loved biographies! Your book is one of my favourites - it still brings tears to my eyes to know you lost your dear father and brother at that terrible time. I'm glad you told your story, because stories like yours must always be told! History can teach us valuable lessons! May you be richly blessed! I don't know if you believe in God, but there is a beautiful blessing that God gave to Israel [through Moses] in Numbers 6: - "The LORD bless you and keep you; The LORD make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you; The LORD lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace!" I wish you God's Shalom (peace)!
I got hold of a copy of your book years ago when a neighbour was moving to Canada - she knew I loved biographies! Your book is one of my favourites - it still brings tears to my eyes to know you lost your dear father and brother at that terrible time. I'm glad you told your story, because stories like yours must always be told! History can teach us valuable lessons! May you be richly blessed! I don't know if you believe in God, but there is a beautiful blessing that God gave to Israel [through Moses] in Numbers 6: - "The LORD bless you and keep you; The LORD make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you; The LORD lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace!" I wish you God's Shalom (peace)!
Dearest Eva,Today i rememeber Otto Frank with the deepest respect and
send you my warmest thought.i've learnt what a kind and compassionate man he was and what an example to many he was in sharing peace.Your mom what a wonderful woman as well.The fact I would find you on the day that Otto passed Is a true gift and blessing. My life as given me many such gifts and over the years I have been an advocate passing on the message of peace empowerment and compassion.I 've learned alot from both Anne and Otto Frank example.I look forward to learning more about you and your play.Blessings to you and your family now and always. Peace and light ! Chris C. I would love to know how you Are?My e-mail Is christinecutler30@yahoo.ca
send you my warmest thought.i've learnt what a kind and compassionate man he was and what an example to many he was in sharing peace.Your mom what a wonderful woman as well.The fact I would find you on the day that Otto passed Is a true gift and blessing. My life as given me many such gifts and over the years I have been an advocate passing on the message of peace empowerment and compassion.I 've learned alot from both Anne and Otto Frank example.I look forward to learning more about you and your play.Blessings to you and your family now and always. Peace and light ! Chris C. I would love to know how you Are?My e-mail Is christinecutler30@yahoo.ca
Dear Eva, I am 19 years old, living in London, and have recently read your book. I know I am one of many who would like to thank you for your story. I have always previously refused to watch, read or even really hear anything about the Holocaust because of how upset I get. However, quite a few of the relatives on my fathers' side were lost during the Holocaust and as I get a little older I realise the importance of hearing about those people, which led me to finding your story too. I would really like to speak to you further via email but I realise it is unlikely that you will get the time. So, if not, I would just like to say thank you so so much for telling your story. I have taken a lot from it and will not forget it. I feel fortunate to live in a time where such incomprehensible cruelty no longer exists but it has highlighted to me how seemingly easily it could and did for you and your whole family- for absolutely no reason at all. This injustice troubles me greatly but I know that you have built a full life after so much sadness and that is inspirational and a real achievement.
natashajklimt@gmail.com
Thank you.
Natasha J. Klimt
natashajklimt@gmail.com
Thank you.
Natasha J. Klimt
Dear Eva,
I am a friend of Ruben Van Kempen who introduced you to me when you spoke at the International Thespian Conference in Lincoln, Nebraska. You inspired me. I wonder if you still travel across the country to speak at productions. I would love to invite you to Ashland, Oregon next year. Please let me know if that is even possible. I truly admire your work.
SIncerely,
Betsy Bishop
Betsy.Bishop@ashland.k12.or.us
Theatre teacher
Ashland HS
201 South Mountain Avenue
Ashland, Oregon 97520
I am a friend of Ruben Van Kempen who introduced you to me when you spoke at the International Thespian Conference in Lincoln, Nebraska. You inspired me. I wonder if you still travel across the country to speak at productions. I would love to invite you to Ashland, Oregon next year. Please let me know if that is even possible. I truly admire your work.
SIncerely,
Betsy Bishop
Betsy.Bishop@ashland.k12.or.us
Theatre teacher
Ashland HS
201 South Mountain Avenue
Ashland, Oregon 97520
Hi Eva!
Your book is so interesting! i love it.
i want to know you... but i live in swtzerland..:(
greetings&
blessings!
Your book is so interesting! i love it.
i want to know you... but i live in swtzerland..:(
greetings&
blessings!
Eva, you visited my school in 2006, (waverly east, in Lansing MI) your story was so inspirational. I learned a lot from your visit, and now were learning about the Holocaust again. You should come visit Waverly High School if you can, I know a lot of people would enjoy it and I would love to keep in touch with you. Your the best Eva 
Sara.herbruck@gmail.com
Sara.herbruck@gmail.com
Eva, in 2006 you came to Lansing Michigan and talked at my school. (Waverly east) i don't know if you remember me, probably not. but i talked to you that whole day. we sat out front and you told me stories about you and your brother and your family. that was honestly one of the best days of my life. i loved talking to you. in history we're learning about the holocaust again and it made me think of you. i miss you. sometime if you can, you should come to Waverly high school and talk with the students. your story is so inspirational and i really want to keep in touch with you. you should email me when you get the chance. i love you Eva:)
hunterthegecko@yahoo.com
hunterthegecko@yahoo.com
hello eva . i was so longing to talk to a holocaust survivor . so im posting my email address and please send me email as soon as you can.sorry for the inconvenience. - ------ kalyanibhishikar@yahoo.in.
Eva, I have been hoping to find you ever since you came to our school 2 years ago - I use your book and the clip from the TV interview that was done every year when I teach the Holocaust to my students. Are you coming to the US any time in the future! I would love to see you again and/or have you come to our school. I was so happy to find your website and look forward to hearing more from you. Thanks for providing me with one of my most amazing life experiences. You are a treasure! Sally, teacher/librarian, Arrowhead Elementary School, Washington
Hi, if you're interested in something good to read try Lyn Smith's Forgotten Voices Of The Hollocaust!
Sarah x
Sarah x
Hi Eva ... I am almost at the end of reading your book and have just read recently Anne's Diary and Forgotten Voices Of The Hollocaust. I just wanted to tell you that your story has moved me so much and I feel guilty for saying I shed a tear when I have no right to do so. You are a truely a brave and inspirational lady ... and I am so so sorry for what you and your beloved family went through. If I could hug you I would. God Bless you Eva x
Eva,
I've always been very interested in studying the Holocaust, and am now reading your book, Eva's Story. I am amazed at the horrendous circumstances and events that you had to experience. I've been deeply moved by your story. I must say, we have an AMAZING God to have watched over you and your mother throughout those terrible years. God Bless you; thank you so much for sharing your story.
P.S. Can you recommend other Holocaust Biographies that I might like to read?
jnlynn@hotmail.com
I've always been very interested in studying the Holocaust, and am now reading your book, Eva's Story. I am amazed at the horrendous circumstances and events that you had to experience. I've been deeply moved by your story. I must say, we have an AMAZING God to have watched over you and your mother throughout those terrible years. God Bless you; thank you so much for sharing your story.
P.S. Can you recommend other Holocaust Biographies that I might like to read?
jnlynn@hotmail.com
Hey Eva. Recently I checked out THE DEVIL IN VIENNA by Doris Orgel. By the way I recently went through a rude shock. I had my dance class cancelled because of lack of enrollment. I tried to save my class by sending news about it on Facebook, e-mails and telephone calls. But not enough people signed up. I am sure my idea sounded invalid to people all because of my weight.
Hi Eva. How are you? Recently I checked out ANNE FRANK by Jonatha Brown. It was a small book. I thought it was interesting when it showed Anne as a child at play. I was glad for your sake you survived Auschwitz. I always have wonded what Anne would have been like when she grew up to have kids and grandkids. By the way last night I watched NORTH COUNTRY. It is about a single mom who takes a mining job and gets bullied by her male co-workers.
Hi Eva
I am interested in speaking to you some more about your life, as i particuarly enjoyed reading your book, and your visit to our school a few years ago. Please contact me at harbourr@hotmail.co.uk
Thankyou,
Zoe
I am interested in speaking to you some more about your life, as i particuarly enjoyed reading your book, and your visit to our school a few years ago. Please contact me at harbourr@hotmail.co.uk
Thankyou,
Zoe
Hi Eva
I am wondering if you are still in Scotland and if so would you be interested in talking to me about the possibility of appearing on the television show I work for? You can reach me on Alison.Kay@stv.tv or 01413003207.
Many Thanks I'll look forward to hearing from you,
Ally
I am wondering if you are still in Scotland and if so would you be interested in talking to me about the possibility of appearing on the television show I work for? You can reach me on Alison.Kay@stv.tv or 01413003207.
Many Thanks I'll look forward to hearing from you,
Ally
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