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School Presentation Fact Sheet
Who:
Marion Blumenthal Lazan,
a Holocaust survivor and co-author of Four Perfect Pebbles, an award-winning
book about her childhood under Hitler's rule.
What:
A moving first-hand
account of the Blumenthal family's life in Germany from the events preceding
Kristallnacht to imprisonment in concentration camps to liberation in
April of 1945. Mrs. Lazan was 11 years old when the family gained its
freedom. She relates to adolescents, describing her ordeal in such a manner
that students are quickly drawn into the drama. The students are eyewitnesses
to history.
Why:
Mrs. Lazan's mission
is to speak to as many students as possible so they hear the story from
a Holocaust survivor. Her presentation goes beyond the facts; she applies
the lessons learned to society today. She asks her audience to be tolerant
of others and not stereotype individuals based on religious belief, color,
race or national origin. She stresses the importance of positive thinking
as well as creativity and inner-strength when working to overcome adversity.
She warns students to be true to themselves and not blindly follow the
leader.
Where:
Mrs. Lazan speaks
for about 45 minutes and then answers questions for 15-30 minutes. The
most successful format is speaking to an audience in an auditorium setting.
Ideally, the majority of the students will have read Four Perfect Pebbles
prior to the presentation.
How:
E-mail Marion
Blumenthal Lazan at marion@fourperfectpebbles.com
or call 516-374-5958 to arrange a presentation for
your school or organization.
