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RESPONDING TO A BOOK

We all respond to reading a book in different ways.

Sometimes we read another book by the same author.

Sometimes we journal about the book.

Sometimes we talk about it with a fellow reader or book group.

I felt the need to do something visual with this nonfiction novel about

WWII in Warsaw, Poland.

A mixed media picture was my response choice as I have been

working with this medium lately.

I created this on a stretched canvas

I wanted you to see this from an angle to share the Polish trim

I bought several years ago at a Folk Faire.

This is the quote from the book that sparked my response.
It describes one of the many people who helped to hide
the Jews and help them to survive.
She hid them in her store, fed them, and got them new
documents.
She was one of many, many people who helped others survive,
knowing their own horrible fate if they were discovered aiding them.

This is a close-up of Ewa as I percieved her.

She's standing in front of a map of the ghetto

were the Jews were confined.

I put a smile on her face as she was so kind and positive which

gave others strength.

The two small photos of the doll and the weaving were taken at the

Folk Faire. They are from Poland.

The photo of the houses and shops are from old town in Warsaw.

I found this photo of some of the Jewish community in Warsaw.

It was from a travel brochure.

I plan on hanging this picture above one of our book shelves.

I'm anxious to respond to other books in different

media.

Enjoy what you're reading!

For book ideas go to Mel at Lit Chick.

She reads many, many books and has book

groups going on her blog.

My next book is taking me to India.

Where are you going?

Love you,

Joni