While this was a very informative book, I feel that it lacked continuity in many of the events and led to confusion. However, since it was based on a true story, I am sure it was written more as an informative book rather than in the novel form (even though there were time when I feel she tried to slip into that form.)To read on ones own might work if a person is into the war and holocaust era. As a club, I feel that there are more entertaining books to read.