Shattered Crystals by Mia Amalia Kanner

Shattered Crystals by Mia Amalia Kanner is a compelling first-person Holocaust memoir forming part of The Holocaust Diaries series published by CIS Publishers. This deeply personal account documents the devastating impact of Nazi persecution on a Jewish family in Germany, preserving the memories of a generation that endured one of history’s darkest periods.

Born in Halle an der Saale, Germany, Mia Amalia Kanner recounts her childhood within a close-knit Jewish community before the rise of National Socialism transformed everyday life into one of fear, discrimination and uncertainty. Through vivid recollections, she describes the gradual erosion of civil liberties, the horrors surrounding Kristallnacht, and the increasingly desperate attempts made by her family to survive and escape persecution. Shattered Crystals combines historical significance with intimate family memories, making it accessible to both general readers and researchers.

As part of The Holocaust Diaries collection, this volume serves as both an educational resource and an important testimony of resilience, courage and remembrance. Shattered Crystals is suitable for readers interested in Holocaust studies, Jewish history, World War II history, genocide studies and personal memoirs. Written in an engaging style, it provides valuable insight into the human consequences of intolerance while preserving an authentic historical voice.

This 1997 hardcover edition from CIS Publishers remains an increasingly sought-after title, particularly among collectors seeking complete sets of The Holocaust Diaries. Shattered Crystals is equally suitable for libraries, educators, historians and collectors of Judaica and Holocaust literature.

Condition – Very Good

Book and dust jacket have been covered with protective plastic. There is a previous owner’s inscription on the front free endpaper. The book is clean and tightly bound with no other notable defects.