The World Belongs to the Children, 9781761637070
Hardcover
In darkness, a girl finds light: hope, community, and resilience.
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The World Belongs to the Children

The powerful lessons of a childhood under the shadow of war

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  • Hardcover

    224 pages

  • Release Date

    31 March 2026

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Summary

A compelling and lyrical memoir of a young Jewish girl in WWII Europe and Russia, learning the importance of connection and community even as the world grows dark around her.

We are all formed by our childhoods. These are the years that define us, and that teach us the most important lessons about the world we live in. These are the years we must cherish and protect.

In August 1939 Raya Goldtwig’s secure and happy childhood as the three-year-old daughter of a prosperous Jewish…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781761637070
ISBN-10:176163707X
Author:Raya Goldtwig
Publisher:Affirm Press
Imprint:Affirm Press
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:224
Release Date:31 March 2026
Weight:354g
Dimensions:29mm x 225mm x 145mm
About The Author

Raya Goldtwig

Raya Goldtwig was born in Warsaw and spent her early childhood moving through Russia and wartime Europe, later living in a refugee camp in Germany. She arrived in Melbourne in 1950, speaking six languages. She studied linguistics at Monash University, and her translations of poems by Osip Mandelstam and a creative nonfiction story have appeared in Australian literary journals. She lives in Melbourne and will turn ninety in 2026.

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