Be aware that these books can be disturbing, but they are important works that can help us to understand the dark side of human nature, here are some things to know.
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Wiesel's stark and unforgettable prose captures the depths of human suffering and the resilience of the human spirit.
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A Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel that tells the story of the author's father's experiences as a Polish Jew during the Holocaust.
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A meticulously researched account of the Japanese Imperial Army's massacre of Chinese civilians and prisoners of war in Nanjing during World War II.
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An American Olympic runner who survived a plane crash in the Pacific Ocean during World War II.
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A powerful novel that tells the story of a young German soldier's experiences during World War I.
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A collection of semi-autobiographical short stories about the Vietnam War.
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A sprawling novel that tells the story of four friends who meet at college and whose lives are forever shaped by a harrowing experience.