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The Children of Willesden Lane is a remarkable invitation to become part of something intensely personal, a family legacy that spans two continents, four generations and, most importantly, continues to live on today through the descendants of both Lisa Juras and all those that made the Kindertransport a life saving reality.
- Mona Golabek, Lee Cohen
“The Children of Willesden Lane” would be an ideal selection for young adults readers. Teenagers will identify with this lovely, talented, and courageous young lady who maintained her poise through difficult times and derived inspiration from such great composers as Beethoven, Chopin, and Grieg.
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Gives her hope of a future. Music brings beauty to a dull/sad life. Supporting Lisa gives all the children hope. they live their dreams through her. The Children of Willesden Lane includes many examples of people who stand up on behalf of others in need - in some cases, including people they do not even know.
Hans. Mrs. Cohen's son. Johnny. quiet boy who wrote poetry and joined the rescue squad. Leo. Rosie's fiance/husband. Lisa Jura. main protagonist, age 14. Lola.
The Children of Willesden Lane A Guide to Characters and References by Topic . Characters (in order of appearance) Lisa Jura (14) Children at Willesden Lane: Professor Isseles - piano teacher Edith Malka Jura - Lisa's mother Gina (worked w/ Lisa) Abraham Jura - Lisa' father, tailor Gunter (Gina's boyfriend) Rosie Jura - Lisa's older sister Aaron (Lisa's boyfriend) Leo - Rosie's fiance/husband ...
Mona Golabek, concert pianist and author, wrote The Children of Willesden Lane, the true story of her mother, Lisa Jura, who fled to London on the Kindertransport to escape from Austria during the Holocaust. It is an inspiring, uplifting tale of a young girl's dream of becoming a concert pianist.
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The UC San Diego Epstein Family Amphitheater, in partnership with USC Shoah Foundation, proudly presents the critically acclaimed theatrical show—“The Children of Willesden Lane”. The one-woman theatrical performance features concert pianist Mona Golabek and is adapted from her best-selling book of the same name.
