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Hi All, 10/30/2018

We had a great speaker on the topic of the Holocaust recently whom I'd like to recommend to any library interested in that topic. Irene Miller, an author who lives in southeast Michigan, wrote a book called "Into No Man's Land" detailing her and her family's experience escaping Poland during the Holocaust. She was extremely engaging, educational and and inspiring. We had a record amount of people attend and every single one of them was very moved by her story. Her contact information is on her website: http://www.irenemillerspeaker.com/

Thank you,

Kimberly Schaaf

Librarian

Springfield Twp. Library

12000 Davisburg Rd.

Davisburg MI, 48350

248-846-6550

Wonderful survivor, beautiful human and loving teacher- it was a pleasure to meet you and hear you speak and share your love. You have easily entered our hearts forever.

Tomorrow Beau will be bringing your book to his first grade show and tell, along with a picture of you holding each other. He is going to talk about some of what he knows about the Holocaust and how he met you, an incredible survivor. He really loved meeting you. We both did.

Thank you for sharing your love and life and time.

Much love and appreciation,

Marilynn and Beau Biland

Hello Irene,

We have both recently finished your incredible book entitled Into No Man’s Land. This was truly one of the most powerful and moving books we have ever read. Reading your description, of the childhood you never really had, was heart-breaking.

To meet the person who lived through that horrible time and to find someone so enthusiastic, humorous, intelligent, strong and full of life was amazing.

Our travels into the world of the Maya was a wonderful experience, but a highlight which we will forever cherish was meeting you.

Thank you. Best wishes, Don and Sheila

Irene, I drove to work this morning trying to think of the words to thank you for the gift of you meeting with us last night. You touched every woman’s heart and we left grateful for the message and lessons you left us with. I understand why the psychologists want to interview you – you’ve survived unimaginable losses, yet carry on and deliver your message with such spirit and hug incarcerated youth and talk to strangers with an obvious love and joy in your heart. We have much to learn from you. I got an e-mail from one of the women from last night say

I can not thank you enough for rearranging your schedule, coming here on short notice, and sharing such an important message with our students. I have had countless students coming to expressing their gratitude and amazement of your story and message. Students were deeply touched and have a new appreciation for the acceptance of each others differences. You were a wonderful speaker and easily captivated your audience. Thank you again very much for your time. We can not begin to express our gratitude.

I must have read hundreds of books on the war and holocaust, this is another gem. Easy to read, the storyline draws you in and provides a different aspect of ethnic cleansing in Europe. Wastelands near the borders with refugees fleeing into a no mans land from where they disappear. The story told from a child's perspective is fascinating. - Amazon Review

I want to thank you so much for participating in our Constitution Day program last Friday. It was such an honor to meet you and to hear your amazing life story.

This was our 11^th year of hosting this program and I have never seen a group of students so attentive to our speaker. They were mesmerized by your talk and know that you have planted a seed that they will never forget.

Thank you again for coming and I hope our paths cross soon.

Karen

Karen Koshen

Court Resource and Program Specialist

Court Administration

Oakland County Circuit

“Hundreds of faces fixated in solemn silence onto Irene Miller Thursday afternoon at the Beal City High School. You could hear a pin drop “ - Local newspaper“It was the best experience the students could ever have” - Parent

“I finished your book last night before going to sleep, and this morning I knew that I had to email you. Even now the tears continue - don't get me wrong, I have a great life and I have been thoroughly happy and busy with many other things. But you have changed me and I wanted to say, "Thank You." I will not forget, and don't want to forget, your story. While reading your book, I could hear your voice narrating it to me in my head because I had actually heard you speak. It was a perfect thing.

You truly are a blessing to SO many. Your courage is a great and special thing to witness and I have been permanently touched. Thank you for what you represent, for who you have taught and impacted and will continue to - especially our youth, for what you endured, for who you have become. You truly are a beautiful person.

Ron

Dear Irene

I just finished your incredible story after two sittings. I sit here numb… with all you went through. Your story has really struck a chord and I can’t wait to share it with others. A few weeks ago, I saw you speak at the Holocaust Memorial Center in Farmington Hills, MI. I was so moved and haunted by the displays and your final words.

Thank you for writing your amazing numbing story. You are an incredible inspiration. And I’ll never complain about anything ever again.

Best regards!

Most sincerely,

Mary

The real success of this book is in the way it manages to be so enjoyable and readable while describing such grim events. I'd love to see this book made into a movie. The story pulls the reader along enthusiastically. It refuses to avert its eyes from harsh realities, yet consistently delivers equally real sparks of joy, hope and humor. It's also an inspiring story of perseverance and triumph over circumstance, as despite her extreme childhood challenges, Irene becomes a celebrated student and rises to the top of her career later in life. Highly recommend

Linda

I am an avid reader as well as a writer myself. This was one of the touching books which I have read in recent years. Ms. Miller, in her style of writing, made me both feel and visualize, that I was accompanying her, as well as her mother Bella, on their horrible plight to escape the wrath of torture that was administered by the German troops.

This book, brings a sense of realization as to how blessed I am not to have had to experience such trauma at such a young age.

Thank you Irene Miller for having fortitude and dedication to share your experiences with those who have been fortunate enough to have been able to read Into No Man’s Land.

James

I find stories such as Irene's fascinating and very compelling reading. Irene had many reasons to feel lost, abused and alone in the horrible realities of her life, but it is so important for her to share those experiences with us so we can better understand what happens to so many people in this world. There is no way we can fully experience the frightening realities of her life, but at least we can know these things have and do happen and maybe it will make us all aware of our good fortunes and be more mindful of the needs of others. All people deserve a good life and to be respected, but Irene's account exposes life's realities as falling far short of that ideal. Many times, in tragic proportions. May every future good fortune be her unending reality. -Amazon Review