Branded by the Pink Triangle

I was able to read this book through Libby and I really enjoyed reading this book. I enjoyed hearing the different perspectives and the different life paths they took after the war was over.

This was very eye opening for, when I used to think of the holocaust I would mainly think of what the Jewish had to go through. But this book got me to see other sides of the story and what it was the holocaust was like for other, including homosexuals. I think it is a good thing that this book was written to preserve the memory of those who died and those who survived in the holocaust. Some of the stories in here where so heartbreaking and I cried a couple of times, but it made me realize how lucky I am to grow up in a place where people are accepted for their differences.

Well-written narrative on the causation and outcome for those required to wear the pink triangle. Eye-opening!

This topic of this book was something I hadn't ever even heard of so that's why it was so interesting.

A quick read that will be helpful to give middle school students a modicum of information regarding the terror and repression of the German citizens whose only "crime" was their homosexuality.

Very insightful read about the trials of Holocaust victims.

This book has taught me about another aspect of Nazi regime where homosexual Jews were the worst victims. Yet, it's hard to believe their rights were denied until recent, about 10 years ago. It was difficult for me to read survivors' stories as there aren't many survivors to share. I'm delighted to know they were honored 'n recognized. Easy to read and if ya enjoy reading different aspects, this is the one I recommend.

As a queer living in this post apocalyptic nightmare we call 2023, I feel alone and afraid. I keep hearing the words “transgender genocide”. I keep hearing Jewish people talk about how the Far Right movement in America sounds familiar. I live in fear of what is to come. In my fearful solitude, I want to find my ancestors- gay folkx who experienced and survived things much worse than I. I want to connect with their stories and find hope to keep going. I want to know their bravery so that I may continue to be brave.Branded by the Pink Triangle details the horrors gay men endured under the might of the Third Reich. I am filled with rage that once the Jewish people were liberated from their horrors, my gay ancestors were not freed from their social and political harassment. This book contains important stories that need to be told. I am honored to have read it.