Letters From Mir

"Rabbi Ernest Gugenheim was a young French rabbi who traveled to Lithuania in 1938 to study in the premier Mir yeshiva. Letters from Mir is comprised of the letters Rabbi Gugenheim wrote home describing his experiences, opening a window on a world that was soon to be destroyed. Rabbi Gugenheim's sharp eye and charming descriptions make this an unforgettable memoir of a poignant moment in history" -- jacket.