When Courage Prevailed: The Rescue and Survival of Jews in the Independent State of Croatia by Esther Gitman – A book review by Mishka Gora
2 responses to “When Courage Prevailed – Book Review by Mishka Gora”
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Dear Ina,
I’m at awe upon reading Mishka Gora’s critique and analysis of my book. She managed to identify all the fine points I tried to bring out in this book. I was a bit surprised that she indicated that I tantalized the reader with many examples but didn’t bring even one to a conclusion. Well, all those who testified are survivors and in fact they told their life stories. Although, I rarely mentioned my own story of survival as not to make the book subjective I survived first in Sarajevo part of NDH and later by the Italians in Korčula and after the capitulation of Italy on September 8, 1943 the Croatian Partisans together with the Allied forces transferred to Italy proper.Thank you Ina for bringing to public attention Gora’s review and thank you to Gora for taking the time to read the book and write such an insightful review. I hope that sometime in the near future we will all sit together and see how can we erect bridges to make this world more peaceful and more tolerant.
Esther Gitman
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Greetings Esther! The bridge to a more peaceful and tolerant world is visible on the horizon particularly with an increasing number of individuals courageously look at the truth in the eyes and and pave the way to a better future. I look forward to the day we can all sit together and say: I too was a part of this.
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Hello,
I’m Ina
I was born in Croatia and live Australia. I have been described as a prominent figure known for my contribution to the Croatian and wider societies, particularly in the context of Croatia’s transition from communism to democracy, as well as for my many years of work as a clinical psychologist and Chief Executive Officer of government-funded services for people with disabilities, including mental health services, in Australia. In 1995, the President of the Republic of Croatia awarded me two Medals of Honor, the Homeland War Memorial Medal and the Order of the Croatian Trefoil for her special merits and her contribution to the founding of the Republic of Croatia. I have been a successful blogger since 2011 and write extensively in the English-language on issues related to Croatian current affairs and democracy, as well as the challenges Croatia faced and still faces in its transition from communism. My goal is to raise awareness of these connections and issues worldwide.
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