Maus II: A Survivor''s Tale: And Here My Troubles Began (Maus)
18 journalers for this copy...
RABCK to MaryZee.
This arrived safely today. Looking forward to reading it soon.
Thanks DrSlump612!
Thanks DrSlump612!
Just finished reading this - I was so happy to be able to finish their story. I think the best part of this story was seeing the interaction between father and son, between the generations. I think Art was able to understand his father better once he heard what he'd lived through during the war. Such a shame that all his mother's journals were destroyed.
I'm hoping my daughter will read this soon, so I can then send both books (Maus I and II) around as a bookray. Thanks again, DrSlump612 for sharing this with me.
I'm hoping my daughter will read this soon, so I can then send both books (Maus I and II) around as a bookray. Thanks again, DrSlump612 for sharing this with me.
I've listed this book now, along with the original Maus, as a bookray. I'll put links in here later, but this will soon be traveling again as a bookray. Thanks to DrSlump612 for sharing this with us!
This book will soon be traveling on a bookray with this copy of Maus I. (See Maus I for a copy of the bookray list.)
Both books should be traveling together. Standard bookray rules apply. Try to send this on to the next person within a month of receiving it. If there are any problems, please contact me. It might be a good idea to contact the next person on the list as soon as you receive these, since they are such a quick read. And above all, have FUN!
This book will soon be traveling on a bookray with this copy of Maus I. (See Maus I for a copy of the bookray list.)
Both books should be traveling together. Standard bookray rules apply. Try to send this on to the next person within a month of receiving it. If there are any problems, please contact me. It might be a good idea to contact the next person on the list as soon as you receive these, since they are such a quick read. And above all, have FUN!
This book was mailed today, along with Maus, to TiaTia. Enjoy!This is my 9th release in the 2008 Keep Them Moving challenge.
The follow-on to Maus I ws equally impressive. The illustrations complimented the dialog even while describing scenes of unimaginable horror. My father survived a Japanese concentration camp and while not as targeted as the Holocaust, the randomness of death was the same. He escaped the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima by two weeks in an unexpected move of prisoners. The price he paid for survival is reflected in Maus II as well. Thank you for sharing. On to the next reader as soon as I have the address.
The two books arrived safely today. Thanks!
This is an incredible book, and it really brought home some of the horror of the Holocaust in a very graphic way.
I knew what had happened, of course, though it's difficult to imagine the magnitude. Maus and Maus II brought it home in a very graphic way. I mean, we've had wars since, and there is genocide going on around the world today, but... here was an entire country with an entire infrastructure - buildings, procedures, bureaucracy - dedicated to killing people and disposing of them. It's hard even to wrap my mind around it.
I think it was interesting that the father wasn't a very sympathetic character. It's interesting to ponder how much of his personality was due to the atrocities he survived, and how much his survival owed to his personality.
I had thought about sharing this with my kids, as a way of educating them about the Holocaust, but now I think I may wait, as I'm not sure they're ready for it yet. It is definitely a pair of books I'd like to have in our collection.
Thanks, MaryZee, for including me. (I have the next address, but due to a miscommunication, the books are in Durham with my husband this week. I've given him a mailer to take them to the post office, but he is job-searching and if he runs out of time, I'll have him bring them down Friday and mail them myself Saturday.)
I knew what had happened, of course, though it's difficult to imagine the magnitude. Maus and Maus II brought it home in a very graphic way. I mean, we've had wars since, and there is genocide going on around the world today, but... here was an entire country with an entire infrastructure - buildings, procedures, bureaucracy - dedicated to killing people and disposing of them. It's hard even to wrap my mind around it.
I think it was interesting that the father wasn't a very sympathetic character. It's interesting to ponder how much of his personality was due to the atrocities he survived, and how much his survival owed to his personality.
I had thought about sharing this with my kids, as a way of educating them about the Holocaust, but now I think I may wait, as I'm not sure they're ready for it yet. It is definitely a pair of books I'd like to have in our collection.
Thanks, MaryZee, for including me. (I have the next address, but due to a miscommunication, the books are in Durham with my husband this week. I've given him a mailer to take them to the post office, but he is job-searching and if he runs out of time, I'll have him bring them down Friday and mail them myself Saturday.)
Arrived in today's mail. I've been so looking forward to reading these books. Thank you!
I read this yesterday in one sitting - I simply could not put it down. It's kind of hard to collect and express my thoughts about the book in way that does justice to how amazing and powerful it is -both books are so emotionally affecting that I'm a bit at a loss for words. Vladek's story of survival is riveting, and the parallel story of Art gathering the information and writing the book is so well-crafted. Art's visit to his therapist, and his exploration of how his parents' history affected him were particularly poignant. These two books are real gems. Thank you for sharing them, MaryZee. I'll have them in the mail to the next reader later today or tomorrow.
Received in the post on April 3, 2008, but remiss in journalling this one, due to not having it with me when on the computer. I did however, journal the 1st book.
Should be mandatory reading for all middle school children in my opinion.
Should be mandatory reading for all middle school children in my opinion.
Journal Entry 13 by BookBirds from Somewhere in the USA, -- Wild Released somewhere in USA -- USA on Wednesday, April 30, 2008
I got this on monday! Will read it after the first one and journal soon. thanks again for sharing!
Journal Entry 14 by BookBirds from Somewhere in the USA, -- Wild Released somewhere in USA -- USA on Tuesday, May 6, 2008
wow, this definitely goes on my 'best biographies I've read' list. I think the only way this couldn't be so intense, was to make it a comic, but even as a comic it is heartbreaking. I loved that it is historical, a biography, and a comic all in one. I think if kids had to read this in school, they may think it is fiction rather than a true story. This will stick with me for a very very long time.
Journal Entry 15 by BookBirds at Controlled releases in Exchange/Trade, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Wednesday, May 7, 2008
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Sent to SqueakyChu today!
Sent to SqueakyChu today!
Got it! Thanks, cinnycat and MaryZee!
It's now time for me to move this book on to its next reader. I apologize for holding on to it for such a long time. All the while, MaryZee knew *exactly* where it was.
It's really difficult for me to put into words what I want to say about this book. I think I expressed most of that when I wrote about the first Maus book.
My maternal grandparents died at Auschwitz. I always wondered what they must have felt when they were taken there, sorted, and put to death. In my heart, I hope their death came quickly and that they did not have to suffer too long. In Spiegelman's book, I was intrigued by the map of the building that housed the death chambers. I was imagining from the diagrams the paths they must have taken until they reached their ultimate fate. The only consolation I take after this unimaginable horror is to know that my departed grandparents now have surviving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great great-granchildren.
I deeply thank Art Spiegelman for devising such a creative way to tell the world this story.
This book together with Maus I will now move on to Icekween01.
It's really difficult for me to put into words what I want to say about this book. I think I expressed most of that when I wrote about the first Maus book.
My maternal grandparents died at Auschwitz. I always wondered what they must have felt when they were taken there, sorted, and put to death. In my heart, I hope their death came quickly and that they did not have to suffer too long. In Spiegelman's book, I was intrigued by the map of the building that housed the death chambers. I was imagining from the diagrams the paths they must have taken until they reached their ultimate fate. The only consolation I take after this unimaginable horror is to know that my departed grandparents now have surviving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great great-granchildren.
I deeply thank Art Spiegelman for devising such a creative way to tell the world this story.
This book together with Maus I will now move on to Icekween01.
Strange about the karma of books. My grandparents, Adolf and Teresa Stein, who died at Auschwitz ... had both lived in St. Louis, Missouri, when they were younger and before they returned to their native country Yugoslavia.
Now these two books are travelling to Icekween01 ... in St. Louis, Missouri!
In 1940, my grandparents' address was: 2705 Thomas Street in St. Louis. Perhaps you know where that is? Or if it even still exists? My grandfather was a baker when he lived there.
Now these two books are travelling to Icekween01 ... in St. Louis, Missouri!
In 1940, my grandparents' address was: 2705 Thomas Street in St. Louis. Perhaps you know where that is? Or if it even still exists? My grandfather was a baker when he lived there.
I just googled my grandparents' former address in St. Louis and your address, Icekween01. You live exactly 6.4 miles (or 16 minutes) from where they lived 68 years ago. Weird!
"I think it was interesting that the father wasn't a very sympathetic character. It's interesting to ponder how much of his personality was due to the atrocities he survived, and how much his survival owed to his personality."
This is is reply to your remark, nicolesinger. The character that was Artie's father in these books was *my* father exactly!! My father had never been in a concentration camp, but he was a Holocaust survivor who left Nazi Germany in 1938 and came penniless to the United States. He was "thrifty" - to put it mildly. He never wanted to speak about wartime. He only wanted good for his daughter (myself - an only child). He talked with the same sort of word confusion as Vladek. I felt quite a connection to Artie in the way he related to his father. My dad was always trying to keep me nearby when I became a young adult while I always was trying to maintain my distance and independence.
I found the story of Vladek and Artie beautifully done but almost too close for comfort.
This is is reply to your remark, nicolesinger. The character that was Artie's father in these books was *my* father exactly!! My father had never been in a concentration camp, but he was a Holocaust survivor who left Nazi Germany in 1938 and came penniless to the United States. He was "thrifty" - to put it mildly. He never wanted to speak about wartime. He only wanted good for his daughter (myself - an only child). He talked with the same sort of word confusion as Vladek. I felt quite a connection to Artie in the way he related to his father. My dad was always trying to keep me nearby when I became a young adult while I always was trying to maintain my distance and independence.
I found the story of Vladek and Artie beautifully done but almost too close for comfort.
The books are here...currently in the middle of a book (not the same one SqueakyChu mentioned in the first journal entry for Maus I, thank goodness) and as soon as I finish I will start these and then get them moving again. Thank you again, MaryZee for sharing your books and SqueakyChu for sending them.
on a side note:
I'm so sorry about your Grandparents, SqueakyChu. The fact that they lived here, so close to where I am now, is a very interesting coincidence. I do know that area. Unfortunately, it is not a good part of town anymore. It is pretty run down. It's not the worst place in St. Louis but it's not very safe. Isn't that sad? I'm sure when your Grandparents lived there it was a nice place to live. If you go to the google satellite view you can see it, sort of. Something like that really makes you wonder...about stuff...well, I won't go on about it but just wanted to say a little something. Thanks again for everything.
on a side note:
I'm so sorry about your Grandparents, SqueakyChu. The fact that they lived here, so close to where I am now, is a very interesting coincidence. I do know that area. Unfortunately, it is not a good part of town anymore. It is pretty run down. It's not the worst place in St. Louis but it's not very safe. Isn't that sad? I'm sure when your Grandparents lived there it was a nice place to live. If you go to the google satellite view you can see it, sort of. Something like that really makes you wonder...about stuff...well, I won't go on about it but just wanted to say a little something. Thanks again for everything.
Journal Entry 22 by icekween01 at -- BOOKRAY, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- USA on Tuesday, October 7, 2008
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sent to CollegeLady
sent to CollegeLady
This arrived today and I'm looking forward to reading them both. I'll be PMing KatintheBoots for her address shortly.
I really enjoyed these books. I've sent them off today via Media Mail to Katintheboots. Tracking number: 9102805213907591021571
Found this in my mail today. I have guests visiting this weekend, so I won't start this till next week sometime.
I read this yesterday before heading off to the Jewish side of the family's giant stick-35-people-in-a-room (some of whom are such distant relations that it takes several minutes to figure out how we're related) Thanksgiving celebration. It was somehow appropriate.
I have PokPok's address, so I'll get this and Maus I in the mail sometime in the next couple days.
I have PokPok's address, so I'll get this and Maus I in the mail sometime in the next couple days.
I sent this to PokPok yesterday via media mail.
Rec'd these today. I am not sure if I'll get them mailed back out before the holidays or not...it may peek into January. I'll update if it's expected to be longer than 30 days.
PokPok
PokPok
7 stars: good
This is one of those journal entries I hate making...
I just didn't love this book. I expected to, but I didn't. And without trying to be overly critical, I didn't find the drawings/cartoons to be either very well done, or very poignant. Without that, it becomes another Holocaust story. I've read many of them, and while I certainly feel we need to read them and remember, it just didn't do that much for me. Don't get me wrong...I didn't dislike this, but I certainly didn't love it, either. I found the most interesting parts to actually be those set in the present day, with Art, Vladek, and Mala. The survivor's guilt, the miserliness, the lack of understanding. Perhaps because I could relate to those? My grandmother was in an orphanage during the depression, and certainly was very scarred from that. But I've read other holocaust accounts, and found them more interesting and moving than this. In particular, I've always been fond (is that the right word?) of the accounts of the rescuers; those who endanger themselves to rescue and hide others.
I will say that it is good for giving an introduction to what occurred, to those who may not know or not read a book such as Night or Diary or Anne Frank.
This is one of those journal entries I hate making...
I just didn't love this book. I expected to, but I didn't. And without trying to be overly critical, I didn't find the drawings/cartoons to be either very well done, or very poignant. Without that, it becomes another Holocaust story. I've read many of them, and while I certainly feel we need to read them and remember, it just didn't do that much for me. Don't get me wrong...I didn't dislike this, but I certainly didn't love it, either. I found the most interesting parts to actually be those set in the present day, with Art, Vladek, and Mala. The survivor's guilt, the miserliness, the lack of understanding. Perhaps because I could relate to those? My grandmother was in an orphanage during the depression, and certainly was very scarred from that. But I've read other holocaust accounts, and found them more interesting and moving than this. In particular, I've always been fond (is that the right word?) of the accounts of the rescuers; those who endanger themselves to rescue and hide others.
I will say that it is good for giving an introduction to what occurred, to those who may not know or not read a book such as Night or Diary or Anne Frank.
Journal Entry 30 by PokPok at Controlled Release, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Friday, January 9, 2009
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My apologies for not getting these out sooner; the holidays had me wiped out! They will be sent in tomorrow's (Saturday's) mail.
My apologies for not getting these out sooner; the holidays had me wiped out! They will be sent in tomorrow's (Saturday's) mail.
Arrived safe and sound- thanks for sharing!
The second installment of this story was most interesting to me from the standpoint of a son and father struggling to understand one another. For me, it was a powerful testament to the impact of war on not just those who live through/survive it, but also on future generations. It made me think back to how lasting impact of WWII was even evident in my childhood.
This book and its partner will soon be traveling to the next reader! Thanks for sharing!
This book and its partner will soon be traveling to the next reader! Thanks for sharing!
This book arrived safe and sound in Buffalo, NY yesterday. I'll make sure it get it and its mate back on the road quickly.
I can't believe that I forgot to journal these books before mailing them off! In any case, they are currently winging themselves to their next reader in Korea.
I won't repeat what I wrote in the other journal entry, but just say that I really appreciate getting the chance to read this books again. Thanks so much for organizing this, MaryZee, and to all the earlier readers for your commments.
I won't repeat what I wrote in the other journal entry, but just say that I really appreciate getting the chance to read this books again. Thanks so much for organizing this, MaryZee, and to all the earlier readers for your commments.
Journal Entry 36 by Supertalya at Bookring/Bookray, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- Canada on Sunday, August 23, 2009
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It's on its way to Thailand with Maus I
It's on its way to Thailand with Maus I
It's arrived! Thanks, Supertalya, it's exciting to get my first piece of real mail since arriving in Thailand. I've heard amazing things about this book and can't wait to get into it. Thanks for sharing, MaryZee.
It's hard to think critically about a book that has such a visceral impact. I ended up having a nightmare about the Holocaust after reading it just before bed!
Ready for posting along with Maus I, when I receive the address.
Ready for posting along with Maus I, when I receive the address.
Journal Entry 39 by Miss-Owl at Chiang Mai, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- Thailand on Saturday, December 12, 2009
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Finally! Got myself out of the sticks & down to the post office. Thank you to all for your patience!
Finally! Got myself out of the sticks & down to the post office. Thank you to all for your patience!
This arrived today in Jozi together with Maus 1 - Thanks for sharing.
Journal Entry 41 by mrbaggins1 from Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa on Saturday, February 6, 2010
(Copied from Mauss I)
An extraordinary description of the holocaust which describes mans inhumanity to man in a powerful way. Reading it depressed me immensely despairing in the human condition. A must read.
I am not Jewish - but heartgirl and love of my life for the last ten years is - and I cannot understand how simply being Jewish can set you so apart that you, as a race, have been subjected persecution since time immemorial.
Thanks for sharing. Contacting the next in line
An extraordinary description of the holocaust which describes mans inhumanity to man in a powerful way. Reading it depressed me immensely despairing in the human condition. A must read.
I am not Jewish - but heartgirl and love of my life for the last ten years is - and I cannot understand how simply being Jewish can set you so apart that you, as a race, have been subjected persecution since time immemorial.
Thanks for sharing. Contacting the next in line
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Posted by surface mail today to martaandmichiel in the Netherlands (Together with Maus I)
Enjoy and thanks for sharing
Posted by surface mail today to martaandmichiel in the Netherlands (Together with Maus I)
Enjoy and thanks for sharing
This book (together with its travel companion, Maus) has been with me for the past month or so – it was a loooong journey from South Africa!! Sorry for not journaling them sooner, but we're soon going to move house and things are a little crazy around here.
Still, I could not resist the temptation to "have a look" at the books as soon as they arrived and… I could not put them down anymore. The kind of book(s) that you’re sorry to finish, because you are going to miss the characters. I found it fascinating to see once more how history , its traumas and consequences are passed down from generation to generation – and how trying to understand what our parents and grandparents went through is the only way to free ourselves from it, really.
2 great books, I hope they'll still travel long and safely.
Thank you MaryZee for starting this ray!
Will PM Hayes13v for their address and send it as soon as I receive it.
Happy reading everyone!
Still, I could not resist the temptation to "have a look" at the books as soon as they arrived and… I could not put them down anymore. The kind of book(s) that you’re sorry to finish, because you are going to miss the characters. I found it fascinating to see once more how history , its traumas and consequences are passed down from generation to generation – and how trying to understand what our parents and grandparents went through is the only way to free ourselves from it, really.
2 great books, I hope they'll still travel long and safely.
Thank you MaryZee for starting this ray!
Will PM Hayes13v for their address and send it as soon as I receive it.
Happy reading everyone!
