--- product_id: 2126716 title: "Long Journey Home: A Young Girl's Memoir of Surviving the Holocaust" price: "22957CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/2126716-long-journey-home-a-young-girls-memoir-of-surviving-holocaust store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Long Journey Home: A Young Girl's Memoir of Surviving the Holocaust **Price:** 22957CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Long Journey Home: A Young Girl's Memoir of Surviving the Holocaust - **How much does it cost?** 22957CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/2126716-long-journey-home-a-young-girls-memoir-of-surviving-holocaust) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The summer of 1939 turned out to be the last summer of author Lucy Lipiner’s childhood. On September 1, when she was six years old, her parents roused Lucy and her older sister from their beds, and with other relatives in tow fled their town of Sucha and the invasion by Nazi Germany . Their journey of survival was not easy, and in Long Journey Home: A Young Girl’s Memoir of Surviving the Holocaust, from the perspective of that young girl, Lucy (Lusia) narrates her family’s story. From her sheltered life in a small town at the foothills of Tatra Mountains to her time as a barefoot and hungry little girl in Siberia and Tajikistan in central Asia, and finally her arrival in America, this memoir shares the emotional details and the physical struggles of a ten-year flight to freedom. An extraordinary story of resilience, Long Journey Home is a detailed, historical account of a little known and rarely discussed group of Holocaust survivors. Review: A very awesome book cover - 1939, WWII. Lucy Lipiner (nee Mandelbaum, BA, MA) narrates her memoir of the horrors of surviving the Holocaust. 6/25/1949, Welcome to America. Warning: This book contains extremely graphic adult content, violence, or expletive language &/or uncensored sexually explicit material which is only suitable for mature readers. It may be offensive or have potential adverse psychological effects on the reader. I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review. Only an honest one. A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great movie, PP presentation, or better yet a mini TV series or even a documentary (A & E, History channel). It was just OK for me but I will still rate it at 5 stars. Thank you for the free author; InstaFreebie; Usher Publishing; desertcart Digital Services LLC.; book Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn) Review: Growing up in impossible times - This memoir was written simply and clearly. The reader experiences the trauma endured as Lucy and her family escape first the approaching Germans and resulting Holocaust, then continue to endure unbelievable hardships in Russia, and being sent to Siberia. Everyday life is barely sustainable. When they are allowed to leave Siberia, believing conditions in the southern regions would be better, the travel with great difficulty to Tajikistan. There they suffer still in numerous ways until they finally receive permission to leave the USSR. Even when things were better, they remained traumatizing. Growing up under these horrible circumstances that led to losing her parents emotionally and losing her extended family, she still managed to overcome the life she had experienced and achieve amazing goals. The story of such remarkable perseverance and her ability to recall and understand details and overall situations was impressive. I did detect a certain distance between her telling that story and the person she is and found that a little disconcerting, although understandable. The book is well worth reading and gives the reader a helpful perspective to understanding the lives that were destroyed during the Holocaust, particularly the survivors. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,706,073 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,671 in Jewish Holocaust History #4,056 in Women in History #10,224 in United States Biographies | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 2,793 Reviews | ## Images ![Long Journey Home: A Young Girl's Memoir of Surviving the Holocaust - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/714iRazKUML.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A very awesome book cover *by T***S on December 11, 2017* 1939, WWII. Lucy Lipiner (nee Mandelbaum, BA, MA) narrates her memoir of the horrors of surviving the Holocaust. 6/25/1949, Welcome to America. Warning: This book contains extremely graphic adult content, violence, or expletive language &/or uncensored sexually explicit material which is only suitable for mature readers. It may be offensive or have potential adverse psychological effects on the reader. I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review. Only an honest one. A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great movie, PP presentation, or better yet a mini TV series or even a documentary (A & E, History channel). It was just OK for me but I will still rate it at 5 stars. Thank you for the free author; InstaFreebie; Usher Publishing; Amazon Digital Services LLC.; book Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Growing up in impossible times *by K***R on January 17, 2015* This memoir was written simply and clearly. The reader experiences the trauma endured as Lucy and her family escape first the approaching Germans and resulting Holocaust, then continue to endure unbelievable hardships in Russia, and being sent to Siberia. Everyday life is barely sustainable. When they are allowed to leave Siberia, believing conditions in the southern regions would be better, the travel with great difficulty to Tajikistan. There they suffer still in numerous ways until they finally receive permission to leave the USSR. Even when things were better, they remained traumatizing. Growing up under these horrible circumstances that led to losing her parents emotionally and losing her extended family, she still managed to overcome the life she had experienced and achieve amazing goals. The story of such remarkable perseverance and her ability to recall and understand details and overall situations was impressive. I did detect a certain distance between her telling that story and the person she is and found that a little disconcerting, although understandable. The book is well worth reading and gives the reader a helpful perspective to understanding the lives that were destroyed during the Holocaust, particularly the survivors. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Poignant Holocaust Story of Survival in Siberia *by A***B on December 4, 2017* I thought this was a well-written, poignant story of the holocaust written through the eyes of a young child. At first I didn't realize it was Lucy's story. I thought it was going to be about her mother. But I quickly discovered it was the story of Lucy (Americanized name) and her family told from her childhood perceptions. I loved that in the midst of all the trials they went through, she pointed out "this was the best meal I ever ate," or "we loved having a stove in the middle of the kitchen." It seemed like even as a child going through so much trauma, she pointed out something that her joy. I also appreciated some of the observations she made, perhaps as an adult looking back on an experience. For example, as long as she held onto her father's fedora, she felt safe because he represented safety. I really loved her perceptions. a great read and recommended! I read it one sitting. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/2126716-long-journey-home-a-young-girls-memoir-of-surviving-holocaust](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/2126716-long-journey-home-a-young-girls-memoir-of-surviving-holocaust) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-09-15*