Parent Guide > Oldest Known Holocaust Survivor Dies; Pianist Was 110
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This week in class, we’re reading "Oldest Known Holocaust Survivor Dies; Pianist Was 110" by Mark Memmot.
Alice Herz-Sommer was a British pianist who survived a Nazi concentration camp and lived to be 110. Throughout her life, Herz-Sommer maintained an extraordinary capacity for forgiveness and understanding—despite everything she witnessed and experienced.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Resilience & Success as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :
"How does a person overcome adversity?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this news article at home:
- What was "Oldest Known Holocaust Survivor Dies; Pianist Was 110" about?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- Watch Inspirational, pianist, Holocaust Survivor, Alice Herz-Sommer - 109 years old at home with your child.