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LEQ: What is a memoir and why is it an appropriate way to tell this story? How can the testimonies of individuals who "bear witness" affect the current viewpoints that people may have about past events? Why is the idea of embracing diversity so important?

[|Oprah's interview and Elie]

[|"A Wound That Will Never Be Healed" by Bob Costas]

Did you like the book //Night//? If so the following link has addtional titles you may enjoy reading: [|Holocaust Selected Books and Reviews]

In spring 2011, during the Museum's annual Days of Remembrance commemoration, Elie Wiesel was presented with the inaugural United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Award. The Museum's highest honor, the award is given every year to an internationally prominent individual who has advanced our vision of a world where people confront hatred, prevent genocide, and promote human dignity. Years ago, at the Museum's dedication ceremony, in the presence of thousands of people including President Clinton, Elie spoke stirringly about the meaning of Holocaust memory for our own times. No one who was present forgets that moment. I invite you to watch Elie's speech, reflect on his inspiring words, and send him a note of appreciation: [] Sincerely, Sara Bloomfield

These links can help you define the specific vocabulary used in the novel: History dictionary [|Concentration Camp Dictionary] (this resource also has another holocaust survivor's tale...) [|Google] [|Holocaust Resource Center of Buffalo]

The following is a link to the PBS program, //Secrets of the Dead//: "Escape from Auschwitz": [|PBS: Escape from Auschwitz]

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This link can be used to help guide you through the book: [|Independent Reading Guide]

Here is a link to some information about Elie Weisel: [|Oprah's interview and Elie] [|The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity] [|Elie Weisel: PBS special] [|Elie Wiesel biography]

These links provide additional information about the holocaust: [|Why We Remember the Holocaust video] [|photos of Elie Wiesel] [|Buchenwald Concentration Camp photo] [|Lost Children from the Holocaust] [|Holocaust Studies] [|The Holocaust\Shoah Page] [|US Holocaust Museum] [|Student link for US Holocaust Museum] [|Galleries of Holocaust Images] [|The Holocaust: Crimes, Heroes and Villains] [|Information about Josef Mengele: The Angel of Death]

The following are link to a few organizations who monitor the rights of humans today: [|Human Rights Watch] [|Amnesty International] [|Human Rights First] [|Women of the Holocaust] [|Not In Our Town]