Prologue:- Journal entry of little jew girl during the WWII.

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October 18, 1936.

Today I told daddy that I am hungry, so Daddy told me he shall bring food, but daddy did not bring me food. I am angry at daddy, very angry! He never came. So mom was also crying. I will not play with dad.

October 19, 1936.

Mommy told me dad went home, and we shall be going home too soon. This old room of Uncle with the beard is very dirty. I am not allowed to play outside, just sit inside.

There are rats and insects everywhere. Mommy’s lap is small, and I can’t sleep. I can’t wait to go home. I hate you daddy for going home alone.

October 30, 1936

Mommy slapped me. I said I want to be with Daddy, and she beat me. I cried, and mommy also cried. I have been a good girl and never go outside the room. I want Daddy to come back. I don’t hate you, daddy, I am sorry.

September 1, 1936.

Mommy is crying. Mommy struck the Uncle on his head with a rod because Uncle was a bad man. He tore mom clothes and also hurt mom. Mommy took sleeping uncle this late at night and has not come back yet. Mommy said uncle will be alright, and she will be punishing him for being a bad. I am a good girl, but mommy is scary.

I am scared, where are you, daddy?

September 2, 1936.

Tomorrow we are leaving this old house, and I asked mommy where we are going? But she did not answer me. I know mommy is taking us home, and I shall meet up with daddy. She wants to give surprise, but I already knew it. I am very smart, and not a small kid anymore. Daddy forgot his favorite cigar mouthpiece here, and I shall surprise daddy with it, and only give it to dad when he treats us with cake and chocolate. The bread here is dirty and had worms. But I will be coming home now.

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