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Marion blumenthal lazan is a holocaust survivor who has dedicated her life to delivering a message of racial and religious tolerance to audiences all over the world. Four perfect pebbles by lila perl and marion blumenthal lazan, tells the story of young marion s life in hoya germany during the rise of the nazis. Marion blumenthal lazan books list of books by author marion. I finally had the opportunity to meet this incredible woman in person, just a few weeks ago, when she spoke to 500 students at cope.
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