I thought the book was excellant. It helped me understand the Holocaust and what happened during WW2. It goes into great detail of how the jews were treated and how they managed to survive this terrible event.I liked how real the book was and how it was a real life story told by a boy who survived.I didn't dislike anything about the book other than just what the book told me happened that I thought was ethically wrong.I don't think I would change anything about it except make it longer.Ellie's purpose for publishing this book is to let people know what really happened during the Holocaust. I think he wanted people to know the horrors they experienced and how they had to sacrifice everything to survive. The most memorable part of the book was when Katz had to throw his father into the furnace because he was to weak. I don't think i could throw my parents into the furnace. I could not imagine being in that position.