Sara VanderKooij-Hooijsma Memoir

**A Memoir of Courage and Resilience**

Sara VanderKooij-Hooijsma: Growing Up in Midwolde, Groningen (1931-1945)

In this poignant and deeply moving memoir, the author unveils the remarkable early years of Sara VanderKooij-Hooijsma, a woman whose childhood was shaped by the tumultuous landscape of World War II in the Netherlands. From the innocence of her early days in Midwolde, Groningen, to the experiences of wartime, Sara's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.

Through vivid recollections and heartfelt anecdotes, readers are transported to a time when fear and hope coexisted in the hearts of the Dutch people. This memoir not only honours the legacy of my mother but also serves as a reminder of the enduring power of love and family.

The recollections were transcribed whilst she spoke from her hospital bed. Although the English language and some historical details may have inaccuracies, they have been left as is to honour the memories she whispered to me. After all, it is her voice which we strive to remember.