Buzzy Jackson

People should be buzzing about Buzzy Jackson’s work. Been some time since I read an incredible book, but wow, this book was amazing.

Such an eerily beautiful piece, a poignant reminder of the effects of war on not just society but the lives of those who had to endure such atrocities, and find a way to survive even when all hope seemed lost.

I found myself immersed in the pages, back in the 1940’s, seeing and feeling everything the author described. Feeling the pressure as more and more show more restrictions were placed upon the people, like a frog placed in water that is slowly boiling, not realizing the imminent danger until it’s too late – the despair and heartbreak of that moment. Hope waning like the last sliver of the moon as darkness takes over.

I sincerely hope that Buzzy Jackson writes more historical fiction, she does a great job of weaving in the facts of her research, and bringing to life all the characters as if they are right there with you. show less

To Die Beautiful, Buzzy Jackson, author; Saaska Maarleveld, narrator
At the end of every audio, the narrator usually recites the words, “I hope you have enjoyed this unabridged production”. While this book is definitely compelling, and perhaps it is even a necessary read to educate the unaware, albeit with a novel, rather than a history book, it is hard to describe reading it as pleasure. Because it is very much based on facts, facts that are engrossing as the reader learns about a part show more of history that would be hard to even imagine, a part of history that some would wish to forget, and yet, it is a part of history that is very, very real and very, very shameful, it is also horrifying. It is a part of history that was recently repeated in the Middle East, an atrocious act of terrorism that took the lives of too many, perhaps because the very kind of perpetrators of such evil have been forgotten, ignored or even forgiven and supported, by a world eager to show compassion to those who should always be condemned.
In this book, the author shines a brilliant light on some very real heroes and heroines and contrasts them with the likes of the very real and evil, wicked and depraved perpetrators of World War II. Hannie Schatz was a part of that history that inspired others to fight with her against Hitler and his followers, who engaged in crimes against humanity that were beyond the imagination of those who were sane. Although not Jewish, she risked her life to save her country and the people that Hitler targeted. She risked her own family’s lives as well as her own, in order to do so, as all of the heroes and heroines often do.
Hannie Schaft did die beautiful, not physically, but certainly inspirationally and as an example. Just at the end of her teen years when Hitler invaded, she chose to try to save her friends, regardless of the danger to herself. The story of her effort, her bravery and willingness to expose herself to danger for the sake of others is inspirational. Her desire expanded into active resistance work. This story informs the reader about the Hebrew principle of Tikun Olam which often means to do no harm and to repair the world. It should be a universal effort.
In this book, the reader learns that there were those who wanted to rule the world, regardless of how much harm they caused or how barbaric were their methods. It is the story of good vs evil, and fortunately, though it took far too long, good eventually prevailed. Today, it feels like we are in danger of once again forgetting that principle, or of using it instead for our very own selfish needs, in other words, to repair the world according to our own wishes, which might very well cause harm to those who disagree. show less

LA RESISTENCIA LA ADORA.
LOS NAZIS LA TEMEN.

Basada en la historia real de amor y lealtad de Hannie Schaft, La joven del pelo rojo es una novela sobre los límites a los que nos enfrentamos cuando se ponen a prueba nuestros valores.

Ámsterdam, 1940. Hannie es una estudiante de diecinueve años y, a pesar de que vive en los Países Bajos ocupados, tiene grandes ambiciones de futuro. No obstante, no tarda en descubrir que, mientras el fascismo se extiende por su país, sus seres queridos ya no show more están a salvo. Movida por el amor y la indignación, se une a la Resistencia y descubre en su interior una ferocidad que la empuja a usar todas sus armas, incluida su sensualidad, para ejecutar a sus enemigos. Y aunque su humanidad se resiente, Hannie encuentra entre los rebeldes una nueva familia y un romance inesperado.

Conforme se adentra en un mundo de conspiraciones, engaños y asesinatos, los rumores corren como la pólvora entre enemigos y aliados. Todos saben de su existencia, pero desconocen su nombre: para ellos es «la joven del pelo rojo». Una rival digna ante cualquier nazi. Una auténtica amenaza. Y un objetivo a abatir. show less

Although author Buzzy Jackson writes from the perspective of a beginning genealogist, this isn't a how-to book for would-be genealogists. Nor is it a history of Jackson's family, although readers will learn a lot about her heritage in its pages. Jackson addresses the “whys” of genealogy – why is genealogy such a popular American hobby? Why do we start out on this never-ending quest to find our ancestors? Jackson's book is part memoir and part a behind-the-scenes look at the world of show more genealogy. Readers will accompany Jackson to meetings of her local genealogical society, on visits to interview older relatives, on a genealogy cruise, through the complexities of DNA testing, on a visit to an ancestral home town and its cemetery, and on a research trip to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. Newbies to genealogy may be encouraged by Jackson's experiences, while experienced genealogists may enjoy being reminded of their own early research experiences. show less