Facing the Lion (Abridged Edition): Memoirs of a Young Girl in Nazi Europe Paperback – Abridged, June 1, 2011

Simone was a child when she stood up to Nazi bullies adults and peers alike and she was very brave! PLEASE read her story and enjoy a piece of history and get a seldom heard and often misunderstood culture of people who pursue peace not war.

This book was truly amazing!! I enjoyed every word, and as a person who does not do a lot of "pleasure reading" I was amazed that I could not put it down, I finished it in 2 days!! Those who have accepted pure worship, and have come to understand the truth from God's word the bible will have appreciation for this little girl who at such a young age decided to accept Jehovah as the only true God, and to worship him to her death if necessary. The truth in the Gospels shone through when she and her mother aquired a bible of their own and realized that the teachings they were learning at church were not accurate. Her strength and conviction and complete trust in Jehovah is an example that we all do well to follow as the end of this system draws ever so close, we do well to keep examples like Sister Leibster in the front of our minds as we enter into our time of persecution. This book will strengthen any person no matter what religion or background you may be, I am glad that I had the chance to read about a fellow believer who stayed faithful, and I am reminded too, as we all should that African American decendents, Homosexuals, Gypsies, the mentally and physically disabled, Jews, Jehovah's Witnesses and many more suffered together as a human race. We hear so many accounts of certain religious groups being tortured under Hitlers regime, this book reminds us that not just one but many groups suffered, and we may feel inclined toward the suffering of one group over another, however, they were all people, strong people, and this book reminds us that the ones who suffered were mothers, fathers, someones sister or brother, child or grandparent!! That is what you should remember when you finish reading this book!!

A must read for every generation! Will teach all who read the importance of knowing true gratitude and taking a firm stand for your beliefs.

This book was well written and eye opening as to what opposition Jehovah’s Witnesses had ( and still have ) to face in order to maintain neutrality to all political governments. It is faith strengthening to see young ones can hold fast to their integrity to the Creator (Jehovah God) in the face of severe opposition. Because of the neutrality of Jehovah’s Witnesses, there are no political borders, and all nations enjoy a true brotherhood and peace.

I've read dozens of books on the Holocaust and you can rate Ms. Liebster's right up there among the best. 'Facing the Lion' is Simone Arnold Liebster's personal account of a long struggle to maintain her integrity in the face of unrelenting persecution by the Nazi state. As a young girl Simone makes a sincere decision to become one of Jehovah's Witnesses and in a few short years, the idyllic world she grew up in is turned upside down. Taken from her family in an attempt at 're-education' Simone endures several years of hardships, some of which moved me to tears. The author writes with tremendous feeling and her style of prose is outstanding. The thing I find most compelling is that 'Facing the Lion' is never 'sugar coated' and you never forget that Simone's struggle to remain faithful is exceedingly difficult. You never get the sense that Simone is a religious fanatic. Even as a young teenager, it is clear that her decision is made with complete soundness of mind. And when you find yourself sometimes wishing that she would just sign the papers that would have given her release, you are ultimately moved by the moral stand she takes. A marvelous book and well worth your time.

I once had this in hard cover but gave away and now some are selling even this book between $40 and $60 dollars. This is the best price and I bought new. Can't beat price....;)

I love this book . Her struggle was hard yet she conquered and prevailed. It’s a must read.

Important information that everyone should know about. True event’s that will open your eyes to the reality faced by a young person of courage and integrity.