Hitler's Furies: German Women in the Nazi Killing Fields

A wonderful read - although depressing and saddening to read. Broke me of my views that only men were the ones who perpetrated the evil of the holocaust. Women were not innocent bystanders who were powerless to stop what was going on either. A dire history lesson in evil - but we as a people need to listen to, accept and above all learn from the lesson before we find ourselves back in that garden and heading for that familiar path all over again.

I heard about this book on "Sunday Morning" and knew right away I had to get it for my father for Christmas. It is not a long book. When I asked my father what he thought about the book he said it was very difficult to read. He could not tell me if the book was a good read or not because the subject matter was awful. My father told me he learned so much. He never knew women could be so heartless and cruel. I asked if he thougt others should read it. He told me it was a difficult read and was glad I got him the book. The author stated on "Sunday Morning" everyone should read this book.

It gives way too much background info before you get to the purpose of the book. In my opinion, the author underestimates the education of their audience. I don't feel it is worth the price.