Arnothy Christine

Christine Arnothy (20 November 1930 – 6 October 2015) was a Hungarian-born French author. She is best known for her book 'J'ai quinze ans et je ne veux pas mourir' (I Am Fifteen and I Do Not Want to Die), which is based on her diary that she kept during the siege of Budapest in World War II. Her work often drew from her experiences during the war and her subsequent travels as a journalist.

Books

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  1. 1. J'ai Quinze Ans Et Je Ne Veux Pas Mourir

    Cover of 'J'ai Quinze Ans Et Je Ne Veux Pas Mourir' by Arnothy Christine

    The book is a poignant memoir of a young girl's harrowing experiences during World War II. At the age of fifteen, she finds herself caught in the siege of Budapest, facing the horrors of war firsthand. With a blend of youthful innocence and a will to survive, she navigates the dangers of bombings, starvation, and the threat of death. Her narrative captures the resilience of the human spirit in the face of destruction, as she clings to life and the hope for a future beyond the devastation of conflict.

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