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BOOKS GREAT READS GIVEAWAY INSPIRATIONAL HEAVEN PRINTS – Stories of finding Hashem in our lives, and living our lives with Hashem HISTORICAL HEROIC CHILDREN – Untold Stories of the Unconquerable BY HANOCH TELLER; PUBLISHED BY NEW YORK CITY PUBLISHING COMPANY; PRICE: R475 This book follows the fortunes of nine children who are caught up in the torment of the Holocaust. Each story is a unique narrative of bravery, determination, love and hope. How did young Esther keep her baby brother alive and undetected in the barracks of Bergen Belsen? How did Strulek manage to defy the Nazi guards and bake matzos? Heroic Children is not just a heart-wrenching account of Nazi savagery, it is a book replete with inspiration and a reminder of the invincibility of the Jewish spirit. WIN We have one copy of HEROIC CHILDREN – Untold Stories of the Unconquerable to giveaway for the best letter received in the month. Email yours to [email protected] YOUNG ADULTS THE THINKING JEWISH TEENAGER’S GUIDE TO LIFE BY RABBI AKIVA TATZ; PUBLISHED BY TARGUM PRESS; PRICE: R450 Free will, happiness, freedom and responsibility, discovering one’s individuality and uniqueness, life ordeals and how to handle them are some of the many vital issues illuminated here. In The Thinking Jewish Teenager’s Guide to Life, the reader is challenged to think creatively, originally, and to develop an intelligent approach to life informed by genuine Jewish values. There is no ‘talking down’ in this book – rather, it develops its inspiring theme at the highest level. BY SARA YOCHEVED RIGLER; PUBLISHED BY THE SHAAR PRESS; PRICE: R375 Just as fingerprints are the perfect means of identification (invisible, unique and totally accessible to those who are seeking them) in our lives, as we search for Hashem, we look for His “heaven prints” – those moments when He allows us the privilege of seeing more clearly His Divine Providence. Heaven Prints is a collection of amazing stories in which the author, with deep insight, gently shows us how to look for “heaven prints” in our own lives and challenges. CHINUCH SEMINARY SAVVY – Every girl’s guide to a successful, safe and satisfying experience in seminary and beyond BY DEBBIE FOX, WITH MICHAL EISIKOWITZ; PUBLISHED BY MENUCHA PUBLISHERS; PRICE: R295 In this guidebook by highly acclaimed social worker Debbie Fox, seminary girls can acquire a solid understanding of crucial, highly relevant topics, including staying safe on the go, relating to males appropriately and establishing healthy boundaries with friends, teachers, newlywed siblings and chesed families. Packed with real-life stories and examples, Seminary Savvy is a must-have book for every girl about to embark on a year in Eretz Yisrael. YOUNG READS ENCYCLOKIDIA – The Jewish children’s encyclopedia EDITED BY TZIPI FRANKEL; PUBLISHED BY DANI BOOKS PUBLISHING; PRICE: R335 Encyclokidia opens a door to the fascinating world of knowledge in a format that is appropriate for the Jewish home. Its full-colour pages are filled with interesting facts about a wide variety of subjects and are accompanied by pictures, enlightening and enriching Torah quotes, explanations of new words, and exciting information that will keep your child enthralled for hours. JL All books available at the Kollel Bookshop. 56 JEWISH LIFE ■ ISSUE 89