Bring Us the Old People

By Marisa Kantor Stark

Maimie hid from Hitler during the Holocaust, and from her guilt ever since. A brilliant debut

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1566890748
• ISBN13: 9781566890748
• Release Date: September 1998
• Publisher: Coffee House Press
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

a GREAT performance piece, Unbelieveable

From the moment I read the opening sentances of this book I was hooked in. Maime pulled me into her reality in a way that very few characters ever have. I had been looking for a piece to do for Dramatic Interpretation in speech/debate when I came across it. Marisa Kantor Stark did a wonderful job on this novel. And with this performance peice I won the position of 1st Alternate to the National Tournament from my state. Truly, I have come to love Maime. I especially like the parts where she would flashback to a time in her past. There were so many themes in this book it was hard to cut some of them to make the 10 minute time limit. Now, as a person who has memorized pieces of this novel by heart, I reccomend to the book not just as an award winning performance piece, but as a wonderful read. Pick it up! Stark will not disappoint you.

Morality and History

An excellent novel that represents the reality of moral questions that faced so many during the Holocaust. Maimie's actions seem so easy to condemn at times and yet so disturbing to the reader who is forced to asked themselves about their own actions during such circumstances. Stark's use of flashbacks to tell the story is first rate. A thought provoking read.

Haunting and wonderful

As the grandson of Jewish, Polish Holocaust survivors who has spent countless hours listening to tales of fear and sorrow relating to both war-time and post-war life, I related very well to the themes and main character in Stark's book. I found the book to be very well-written and enjoyed it immensely. I look forward to Stark's next work - regardless of the subject matter. Congratulations on an excellent debut novel!

The Voice of a Lifetime

While there are so many positive things that I can say about this book, I feel that I must emphasize the narrator's voice. Maime's voice is powerful and resonant, converting her from a character in a novel to a real person with real hopes and dreams and very real shortcomings. It is this overwhelming sense of reality that sets this novel apart from others of its genre. I sincerely hope that Ms. Stark will continue to create characters that are capable of generating the emotional pull of Maime.

Wonderful First Novel....

This novel is an intriguing account of an elderly woman's experiences in World War II. The author captures the character of Mamie perfectly, bringing her to life in every respect. I loved the book; once I started it I couldn't put it down! I would definitely recommend it to any reader.....