A POWERFUL BOOK. A must-read for all, especially politicians and world leaders! Characters, from the most loving to completely deplorable war criminals, are depicted in elegant detail.

My book The Seven Year Dress is continuing to rank in the top 100 best sellers in the kindle bookstore in the literary-fiction-historical, literary fiction, and the young adult categories. I’ve also been ranked by Amazon as top ranking author for two of my books, The Seven Year Dress and To Live Out loud, in the historical fiction category and the Teen/Young Adult category. And  in the literary fiction category for The Seven Year Dress. And  my book His Name Was Ben is #12 on the Amazon Best Sellers in General category. See photos below.

I’m deeply grateful for everyone who has purchased, read, and taken the time to review my book. In the name of tolerance, a special thank you also to everyone who has spread the word to help promote this book.  All profits from my books go to help get dogs like Jules, Lincoln, Holly, Chase, Cri-Kee, Gypsy, Tasha and Amy (see photo below) out of kill shelters. Thus far in 2016, 185 dogs have been freed. Last year 148 dogs were freed.

AND please for everyone who’s purchased a book could I humbly ask you to write a review when you’ve completed the read. I have just found out that Amazon promotes and ranks books according to number of reviews in addition to sales. Every voice helps spread the word and that is an energy that can help a dog.

 

 

LINK TO PURCHASE ALL MY BOOKS and to see all reviews for all my books click on the books cover:

http://www.amazon.com/Paulette-Mahurin/e/B008MMDUGO/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1467744666&sr=8-1 

 

 

RECENT REVIEWS FOR THE SEVEN YEAR DRESS

AMAZON U.K.

 

5.0 out of 5 starsPowerful book!

ByCharmaine Burnson 30 October 2016

Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase

Compelling and also harrowing to read, but I couldn’t read it fast enough. Found I had tensed up shoulders most of the time reading it. It’s also a story about how strong the human spirit can be, and the kindness of others experiencing the same atrocities. A must-read for all, especially politicians and world leaders!

5.0 out of 5 starsThe torture of truth against the will to live

ByJan Newcastleon 30 October 2016

Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase

Iwept from sadnesses and then from relief I felt compelled to continue reading right until the end. This should never be forgotten

 

 

AMAZON U.S.

 

5.0 out of 5 starsEloquent!

ByAdele Alexanderon November 3, 2016

Format: Kindle Edition

Mahurin is a wonderful storyteller. This novel about a survivor of Auschwitz is so humanizing and sensitive in descriptive detail that you feel you are witnessing it firsthand. Characters, from the most loving to completely deplorable war criminals, are depicted in elegant detail. I highly recommend this book!

 

5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Byjulie sanderson November 3, 2016

Format: Kindle Edition

I read this book in 1 day. I COULD NOT put it down

 

4.0 out of 5 starsThis was another book I picked about the Nazi Regime …

ByJenniffer Raffertyon November 2, 2016

Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase

This was another book I picked about the Nazi Regime. It was another time that should not be forgotten. They are not the only people who have suffered at the hands of our fellow mankind, but many of those who experienced this first hand either did not live through it or they have reached the ends of life as we know it. To say the Holocaust never happened is unfathomable.

 

4.0 out of 5 starsMemories of seven tortured years.

ByCarol Pulaskion November 1, 2016

Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase

Like Anne Frank, what is it like to spend years in hiding only to be caught and put in a camp. What is it like to lose everyone you love? What do you cling to for at least a memory? The Seven Year Dress will answer all.

5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

ByPATRICIA VANNon October 31, 2016

Format: Kindle Edition

One of the greatest books I have read in months.

5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

ByGinny Leeon October 30, 2016

Format: Kindle Edition

I have recommended this book to several people.

 

5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent read could not put it down

ByJeannette S Goffon October 28, 2016

Format: Kindle Edition

Excellent read could not put it down. To this day it’s hard to realize the suffering and the great strength so many endured. Thank you.

 

ByKindle Customeron October 28, 2016

Format: Kindle Edition

I suppose one would never use that word regarding the ho

I suppose no one would regard this word as one of the many words to describe the Holocaust. But it does show that when faced with extraordinary circumstances and coming out the other side we have enlightenment. I am not saying that you would have a good outcome but there would be change and enlitenment. That you very much for writing this book. It’s an awesome dawnsom! Count of 5 stars.

5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

BySally Wiltzon October 28, 2016

Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase

Excellent!!!

 

5.0 out of 5 starsGreat book

ByAmazon Customeron October 28, 2016

Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase

Loved it

 

4.0 out of 5 starsThe Seven Year Dress

ByGrandma Paton October 28, 2016

Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase

A haunting story that skillfully blends historical fact with fiction.

 

5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Bynatalieon October 28, 2016

Format: Kindle Edition

Loved the book. Hate the reality of what happened during those years.

 

5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Byfernando pelaezon October 27, 2016

Format: Paperback|Verified Purchase

very good

5.0 out of 5 starsTouching and heart breaking!

ByLori in TNon October 25, 2016

Format: Kindle Edition

How could anyone deny that the Holocaust happened? It was the worst time in history in my opinion. Hitler was an absolute MONSTER! This book was a great example of what one person experienced during that time period. Thank God for the outcome. Millions were not so lucky.

4.0 out of 5 starsA story that will stay with you for a long time

ByLynda Dickson – Books Directon October 25, 2016

Format: Kindle Edition

“The Seven Year Dress” is historical fiction based on the true-life account of Helen Stein as told to the author. The story begins in the present day when Myra rents a room from Helen, who was once an inmate at a concentration camp. The only item in Helen’s apartment that is vaguely personal is a framed swatch of material that is faded and stained. When she is finally ready to open up, Helen tells Myra her story.

Beginning in the early 1920s, Helen recounts the tale of her childhood, growing up as a Jew in Berlin with her best friend Max who, although Christian, is homosexual. Helen’s story serves as a conduit to give us an insight into the inner workings of the Nazi regime and Hitler’s rise to power. With Max taking on a senior clerical position with the SS, Helen becomes privy to information not available to the general public. Her account is full of foreshadowing which builds the suspense as, even though we know Helen will survive her ordeal, the question is: at what cost?

The narrative is full of minor details that bring the story to life. There are mentions of real-life people and situations, e.g., Albert Einstein, Jesse Owens, the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin, and the broadcast of H. G. Wells’s “War of the Worlds”>. We are also given detailed accounts of the events of Kristallnacht and the atrocities committed in the concentration camps. And, of course, we discover the significance of the framed dress.

I wasn’t sure about the story being told as a reminiscence to a third party but, by the end of the book, I could see what the author was trying to achieve. I also don’t think the sexual descriptions are necessary, even though the author explains her reasoning at the beginning of the book. Despite these small issues, this is a moving tale of triumph over adversity and the resilience of the human spirit in the wake of unimaginable human tragedy. Her father’s words, “Life is precious”, are a constant source of hope and encouragement to Helen, as are the extraordinary kindnesses of fellow inmates in spite of their dire circumstances.

This is a story that will stay with you for a long time to come.

 

 

 

 

Jules’ has been rescued

 

Jules’ freedom photo

 

 

Lincoln’s been rescued

 

 

Lincoln’s freedom photo

 

 

Lincoln with new dad

 

 

Holly’s been rescued

 

 

Holly’s freedom photo

 

Chase has been rescued

 

Chase freedom photo

 

Cri-kee’s been rescued

 

Cri-Kee’s freedom photo

 

Puppy Gypsy’s been rescued

 

 

Gypsy’s freedom photo

 

 

Gypsy being welcomed by new siblings

 

 

Gypsy settling into new bed.

 

 

Tasha’s been rescued

 

 

Tasha’s freedom photo

 

 

Amy’s been rescued

 

 

 

Amy falling in love with new dad

 

 

Amy says “THANK YOU FOR SAVING MY LIFE”