Four Perfect Pebbles Chapter 1

The first chapter of Four Perfect Pebbles provides a grim look of the abominable conditions in concentration camps during World War II. The authors paint a vivid mental picture in the minds of their readers of the horrors they faced. The worst part is that the story is true. The immense detail and descriptions of each aspect of life in these camps is enough to make you cringe. I found myself wondering how I would adapt to such poor conditions. Living in filth and fear everyday with no way to escape is a bone chilling concept. Another thing this book makes me think about is how I take my freedom for granted. While reading about how bad other had it, you start to reflect on how lucky you really are. It is hard to complain when you think about how fortunate you are not to be imprisoned. To not be persecuted for your beliefs and heritage is something the people in this book yearned for. It is enlightening to read such memoirs and reflect on true accounts. The detail that authors of such works use in their writing cannot be matched by even the best fictional writers.