Memorable Oscar acceptance speech by Gerda Weissmann Klein, Holocaust Survivor and subject of Best Documentary Short Subject "One Survivor Remembers" - 68th Annual Academy Awards®.
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@JamesKlein-nr6nr Жыл бұрын
Hello Everyone -- I am Gerda Klein's son and just came across this amazing thread of comments....some from 14 years ago and others within the past few months since my Mom passed away. It has always been so meaningful to our family to learn what an inspiration she was to so many people. How many told her that she changed -- in some cases "saved" -- their lives. "Thank you" is inadequate to express my appreciation for your messages. The film's producer, Kary Antholis, was so gracious to bring Mom to the stage with him and immediately hand the Oscar to her. Several of you commented about the music and how the hostess tried to shoo her off stage. That of course is what is usually done, and was understandable. But we later learned from the director of the show that as he saw Mom approach the microphone he (from the control room) directed the folks standing in the wings to let her speak and, in fact, directed the camera to zoom in on her. So there were so many people -- the film's producer who won the Oscar and the telecast's director -- who made those special moments possible. Thank you all again!
@motherofbeagles8532 Жыл бұрын
I came here again, as I do from time to time, when I need to hear your mother’s words of encouragement and reminders to appreciate our lives and freedom. With sadness I read that your mother has passed but I am glad to have the opportunity to tell you how profoundly she has impacted my life by her words. Please share this with your family too, her suffering was not in vain, but reached beyond time and space to teach and to inspire.
@lilylovesitaly3932 Жыл бұрын
Mrs. Gerda Klein is/was truly an inspiration to those who knew her and had heard of her story. For what she had been through, her life is a life well lived. I loved the story of how she met her husband. In my opinion, he was her “knight in shining armor”, one that many of us have dreamed of as young girls.
@kennbo1 Жыл бұрын
Tremendous words. You're mother's life had real meaning.
@laurietheiw Жыл бұрын
Thank God she got to speak.
@chadfalaster8275 Жыл бұрын
I've listened to your mother's story many of times.... Her heart and soul will never be forgotten
@OhJodi693 жыл бұрын
I have NEVER forgotten this speech. Every so often I recall it. "In my mind's eye I see those years and days, *and those who never lived to see the magic of a boring evening at home."*
@Jaxglos Жыл бұрын
I am struggling with feelings of FOMO as my husband is an alcoholic. This speech has deeply resonated with me & in particular that part of her speech too. It’s put a lot into perspective.
@jamestyler76972 жыл бұрын
RIP Gerda Weissman Klein (1924 - 2022) for helping us to realize "the magic of a boring evening at home"
@CDU9163 жыл бұрын
“Why am I here? I am no better.” Heartfelt and full of truth-we should all live each day with this awareness.
@smichelle6513 жыл бұрын
I will never forget Gerda or her "boring evening at home" speech; the most memorable moment of the night. The things we take for granted.
@Alpha-Andromeda4 жыл бұрын
“The magic of a boring evening at home” Pffffff. She killed me there. Beautiful speech
@kitty3863 Жыл бұрын
Perhaps the greatest acceptance speech in Oscar history.
@micahsimmons38284 жыл бұрын
"A long time ago in a galaxy far far away..." when the Oscars gave honor to dignity and truth.
@ahdell55364 жыл бұрын
Very well said! Thank you.
@mariajoaocorro1234 жыл бұрын
So true!
@miciboo99934 жыл бұрын
And Nick Cage was making good movies
@tedmccarron3 жыл бұрын
When it comes to the nominees for the Oscar for best documentary there are always only two categories; leftwing/ liberal or non- political. They NEVER nominate a conservative documentary and ones that describe the OTHER holocaust, the communist one, will never be nominated even though what killed more people than the Nazi Holocaust.
@1986343 жыл бұрын
You hit the nail on the head my friend ! The oscars have been a joke for ages now !
@mentonerodominicano13 жыл бұрын
The lady deserved a 24 hour standing ovation!
@Paminlp10 жыл бұрын
My God. What a powerful and beautiful speech Mrs. Klein gave. I have tears running down my face.
@berto133716 жыл бұрын
i had the honor of attending a sit down conversation with Mrs.Klein tonight. She remarked on her emotions while giving this speech and said all she saw in her mind were the terrible experiences she had to go through during her time in captivity. You can truly see the hurt in her eyes. she is an incredible woman with amazing strength. god bless her. the world must never forget.
@gracemason59649 жыл бұрын
You can see in this woman's eyes all of the things she has seen. I highly recommend people read her memoir, "All But My Life." Not only is it an inspiring (yet obviously very sad) story about how much the human body and spirit can take, it's just an incredibly well-written peace of literature. She has a very poetic way with words. I found myself crying during even the most mundane parts of the book, and sobbing during the saddest.
@maninblack92716 жыл бұрын
Grace Mason thank you to tell about the book
@D-MARIE774 жыл бұрын
I JUST CAME ACROSS THIS POST AND I LOVED IT. I AM HUMBLED BY HER WORDS & WISDOM. SHE IS A SURVIVOR. MAY GOD BLESS HER AND HER FAMILY.
@DrGarri4 жыл бұрын
@Holy His Then you are even, you are an idiot, not a smarty.
@Claire-tn4xp4 жыл бұрын
@Holy His is that a necessary much less "intelligent" comment ? Are you one of the imbeciles who don't think the holocaust happened?
@ednaking9564 жыл бұрын
Grace, Thank you. I'll check this book out.
@stevejorfi90869 жыл бұрын
She proves that happiness is a state of mind not what you have. Great speech.
@wabashcannonball3 жыл бұрын
Her entire point is that freedom is what matters, and freedom is not a state of mind. It’s not an attitude. She’s talking about literal imprisonment and literal life and death.
@July16812 жыл бұрын
“In my mind’s eye I see those years and those who never lived to see the magic of a boring evening at home. On their behalf, I wish to thank you for honouring their memory and you cannot do it in any better way than when you return to your homes tonight, to realise that each of you who know the joy of freedom are winners. Thank you on their behalf with all my heart.” ♥
@momtso15 жыл бұрын
"the magic of a boring evening at home" talk about putting things into perspective!
@antoniamills30004 жыл бұрын
... and today people are complaining about having to stay at home or wearing masks in public places 😒
@ytcarol4 жыл бұрын
To those who will never know the magic of a boring evening at home... to those who will never know freedom. Very powerful.
@simoneleles51474 жыл бұрын
The price to pay was kind of high. 😏
@staire38 жыл бұрын
Beauty and Truth and that's all you need to know! It was my privilege to listen to this beautiful person!
@MsRowdy0410 жыл бұрын
I am in the middle of reading her book, "All But My Life" which was the inspiration of this documentary. I have found myself up until 3 and 4 in the morning because I have to force myself to put it down and go to sleep. Tonight I managed to find the documentary online and watched it, then ultimately found this video of her acceptance speech. "Winning was a crust of bread, or to live another day". I will never be the same.
@tracydurso2287 жыл бұрын
MsRowdy04 I read the book in one day, because I could not put it down. I want to watch the film soon. I cried so much while reading it.
@mckavitt135 жыл бұрын
Hi. Could you possibly give me the online link to the documentary? The woman exudes pain & compassion. Many thanks in advance.
@tedmccarron3 жыл бұрын
When it comes to the nominees for the Oscar for best documentary there are always only two categories; leftwing/ liberal or non- political. They NEVER nominate a conservative documentary and ones that describe the OTHER holocaust, the communist one, will never be nominated even though what killed more people than the Nazi Holocaust.
@Isabella-nh5dm3 жыл бұрын
Mrs. Klein has just given to me the honor of finally hearing the best acceptance speech ever given at the Oscars. Thank-you.
@hannaraven13 жыл бұрын
she really puts things into perspective. who cares about having an expensive car or an enormous house? who cares about celebrities scandalous lives? what about all of the people who dont have homes nor food? how can we forget about them? I know what i want to do with my life....my dreams are not about money or fame... they are about helping anyone who will let me help them. im only in high school...but one day! one day i will make a difference. i hope there are many more who share my dream.
@ahdell55364 жыл бұрын
Yes, there are many who shared your dreams.
@christypatton65724 жыл бұрын
And you will, my dear. You will.
@worthyisthelamb74 жыл бұрын
hannaraven you mean he lol
@tedmccarron3 жыл бұрын
When it comes to the nominees for the Oscar for best documentary there are always only two categories; leftwing/ liberal or non- political. They NEVER nominate a conservative documentary and ones that describe the OTHER holocaust, the communist one, will never be nominated even though what killed more people than the Nazi Holocaust.
@4octaverealredhead3 жыл бұрын
You go girl! I had a chance to become famous because of my singing voice. However I did not like the way MOST OF the famous ppl live - buying mega mansions, Uber expensive cars, designer clothes, etc.. Instead I worked for federal government SSA as my career - got to help so many people & met my bf/soulmate husband. No greater satisfaction than my wonderful man & helping people from all walks of life!
@kathleentyson67274 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness ,I’ve been searching for this for so long,I will never forget her speech,just stunning. I am now 70,my very first experience with the Holocaust was in the fifth grade,we sat in the multi- purpose room watching the mounds of glasses and the faces of those innocent people,awaiting certain death ,I’ve never forgotten that. Several years ago I had the opportunity to visit the Simon Wiesenthal museum in Los Angeles with a group of friends, the first thing I saw was one of Anne Frank’s diaries,we were then handed a card which we carried throughout the tour,I’m a very sensitive person so what I saw was burned into my soul that day,ad was that day in the fifth grade. At the end of the tour we inserted the card and the history of the person named in the card came out,I on a piece of paler I still have it to this day,but what happened next will remain with me until the day I die,we had the opportunity to meet a beautiful woman a Holocaust survivor,she showed us the number tattooist on her wrist,I began to sob,the very idea that such a heinous and deplorable crime had taken so many innocent lives is simply unimaginable to me.
@Wolvenmoth10 жыл бұрын
"... the magic of a boring evenning..." the entire speech hits hard but to me no phrase hits harder than that one... if there is something I blame this system our forefathers created is that it destroyed some of the old value, please dont get me worng change for as hard as it is is great and sometimes necessary. but the way it has become its simply not right, we are teaching our children that a life of happiness is equivalent to a life of prasing and admiration, to have a large group of people constantly at your feet, considering you better than them. that is an illusion, throught my short 21 years of existance and with all the experiences I had, mainly within my family, I have come to learn that nothing, and I mean nothing, beats the sensation of tranquility and security a cold boring winter nigth with your family, or any other nigth for that matter (please pardon any mistakes non english speakinf country here)
@mckavitt135 жыл бұрын
Yes, but an award of this kind & the woman herself are proof that we are not entirely hopeless in that regard. She made her own view, similar to yours, more than clear to those who had their minds as well as their ears open. Thx for your thoughtful comment.
@marsazorean624 жыл бұрын
TRUTH!
@GR-mp7yu4 жыл бұрын
Beautifully written. May God bless you.
@lee-annebarrett3664 жыл бұрын
What lovely words about your family. It is a sad realize that millions upon millions of people dont value their families, we are considered old irreverent and in the away and in my case stupid. So blessings to you and your family and many years of joy and happiness together it is a very rare thing in this day and age.
@simoneleles51474 жыл бұрын
You come a long way Argentina...😏
@loisjohnson85044 жыл бұрын
The most beautiful words tend to flow from those who have endured the most suffering. God bless this dear woman
@69adrummer10 жыл бұрын
"...each of you who know the joy of freedom are winners." damn powerful stuff right there.
@jamesgleeson65384 жыл бұрын
This lady understood freedom, the word has been abused so much more recently by some who do not understand the true meaning.
@PetroicaRodinogaster2644 жыл бұрын
So very true James Gleeson. It always pains me to hear older people say 'I wish we could go back to the simpler, good old days' or younger people declaring that older generation don't know adversity like the current one is experiencing. The 'old days' were not good, not simple for billions and every generation has adversity to overcome. Whilst it may be different for each generation, it is no easier for one or the other. If only we could gain strength from each other rather than compare and pull each other down. It is good to strive for something, to have a goal in life. But for those whose life is a struggle just to make it from day to day, it should be no shame to merely exist. Not everyone can be an adventurer or know fame. But today, to be ordinary is some sort of sin. Everyone wants to be 'famous' and sadly often they are ...for doing nothing at all. As Gerda said, 'to know the magic of a boring night at home...' for so many, is a freedom that is never experienced.
@japrilak72454 жыл бұрын
@Deighton111 wear the damn mask if you freely care for others! Is that too much to understand?! Jeez
@domainofthesun44004 жыл бұрын
@Deighton111 Oh do fuck off.
@japrilak72454 жыл бұрын
@Deighton111 You are ignorant.
@japrilak72453 жыл бұрын
@Deighton111 Do you want to question the Government? Please do! Do it every day but do it about REAL IMPORTANT ISSUES, about why black people are shoot by the police for no reason, why colleges are so damn expensive, why you don't have an universalistic public healt care system like in so many countries, you should question the Givernment about environmental policy, about why people can own guns and shoot students or every one else, about why it's doing almost nothing to arrest the spread of the virus and so many other IMPORTANT ISSUES. You MUST question those things if you believe to be brilliant or an average smart person really, and protest and fight and vote to change things but when you question why wearing a mask and washing your hands is the minimum you can do to protect yourself and others...then you are ignorant and you are even making a joke out of yourself and l wouldn't be surprised if you believe Earth is flat a this point.
@Roosh724 жыл бұрын
Now that’s how you put life into perspective... we should all take note.. 🙏🌹💖
@michaeldewhirst81174 жыл бұрын
Always remembered this ladies speech. Have never forgotten it. I watch every year since I was a kid. This lady stood out.
@D-MARIE774 жыл бұрын
MY HEART JUST FELT A OVER-WHELMING WAVE OF LOVE, RESPECT, EMPATHY AND ADMIRATION FOR THIS BRAVE WOMAN. I TOO THANK GOD FOR A BORING EVENING AT HOME. INSTEAD OF ASKING WHY ME ? OR WHY I'M I HERE ? I THANK GOD AND I'M SO GRATEFUL FOR BEING HERE.
@luishumbertovega39004 жыл бұрын
Each day is another miracle for her, as it should be for each one of us too. We take everything for granted, unable to perceive life the way this lady does. God bless her !!!
@monicabrowne-smith80094 жыл бұрын
Humbling, awe inspiring, empowering speech from Mrs Girda Klein. A Survivor: A Lady of class, courage, wisdom, strength and humility. 🦁💗🌈💗🦁
@kellygervais34403 жыл бұрын
She had not said a word and I was crying, you see it all in her face... never forget
@patricke20889 жыл бұрын
“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it--always.” ― Mahatma Gandhi
@soghojump4 жыл бұрын
🙏
@petemavus29482 жыл бұрын
🙏
@dingobaby4 Жыл бұрын
A Facebook friend just posted a picture of your mother and her quotation about her being rescued by your father and as soon as I saw the picture I knew who it was from the Academy Awards. What a moment the auditorium was absolutely silent. God was in that auditorium that night she was breathtaking and stunning. God bless her.
@deborahwade26413 жыл бұрын
I read her book " all but my life " and I've seen her in a documentary, I pray she had a wonderful life.
@piustwelfth3 жыл бұрын
Her life in ongoing. She turned 97 last month.
@jrbon46198 жыл бұрын
God bless her. We can never forget those who passed.
@margalitvanbergen66204 жыл бұрын
What is the greatest threat to world peace? Eli Wiesel : "Indifference" .
@snikkerr19494 жыл бұрын
“The opposite of love is not hate, it’s indifference. The opposite of beauty is not ugliness, it’s indifference. The opposite of faith is not heresy, it’s indifference. And the opposite of life is not death, but indifference between life and death.”
@jonathankieranwriter4 жыл бұрын
Yet, every war has been ended by those who were *not* indifferent to their opponents (regardless of whether the objectively “just” or “unjust” side won any given war.) The point is: neither in concept nor in actuality is a state of lasting world peace possible, given the innate reality of the human condition. Every living thing on this earth is engaged in some manner of battle and struggle-every living thing was born to fight and take and eat and toil (to one extent or another) for daily survival against competing creatures and forces. Human creatures are hardly immune to this reality. We, however, have developed a cognitive sense of culpability and justice that separates us from what we might otherwise call the “wild barbarism” of the animal kingdom. But even that does not spare us great conflict and suffering, whether that conflict and suffering is deserved or undeserved. There will always be an oppressive force against which we must strive. There will always be inexplicable pain and, yes, wars of one sort or another. The characteristic of indifference is just one of many threats to a state of even temporary peacefulness among human beings. It is not the greatest. The greatest threat to the impossible notion of “world peace” is the genuine nature of the world itself, i.e. fractious and ever in conflict, ever stressed. The entire question posed by Mr. Wiesel must be rephrased. And we must educate ourselves with objective truth, embrace an uncensored knowledge of history, and arm ourselves with virtues that champion the noble, the dignified, and the good as we strive to alleviate and eliminate (if but temporarily) the more unsavory aspects of our daily, inescapable condition. But do not doubt that, sadly, even the attempt to create and force some illusion of Utopia upon all earthly forms of life is, in itself, a weird form of oppression and aggression. The ultimate folly. Whose “version” of Utopia merits imposition? (And another war is launched!) Fight for objective values of “good” upon which we can all agree, more or less, take responsibility for own actions and inactions, correct wrongs reasonably and whenever possible, treat others the way we would wish to be treated (unless we are forced to defend our very lives), and hope for the best outcome. That is the “nicer” side of this mortal coil. The other side is horror, as Mrs. Klein can attest. (Her speech was powerfully moving, btw.) If ever, in some other sphere of existence, the creatures of earth are given an “explanation” for all of this relentless struggle, I wonder if it would be worth hearing. The jury is out on that matter, too.
@georgiahorton15914 жыл бұрын
Seems we have that today
@mg2001o4 жыл бұрын
Wiesel was a liar.
@hazelchief-rabbit59033 жыл бұрын
@@mg2001o why do you say that that?
@desertrose77716 жыл бұрын
What makes me very moved, besides her speech, is the complete silence. How every person in the entire audience in taking in this incredible woman's words.
@mattman23711 жыл бұрын
In their defense, it wasn't immediately clear that she was going to speak. When she took the mic, they gave her the time.
@stacythomas71624 жыл бұрын
I hope this woman recieved an extended standing ovation.
@adoshia195214 жыл бұрын
I can recall this moment...in time and a tear in my heart that beckons to remember in time gone from now...but eckos to me and all of us...to Honor those winter days..frozen,Hungry, and starving ...tears and sorrow....but always hope...The earth and dust is a testament to our love and our cruilty...and when i walk ...every step is a reminder to those that history has lost....but time remembers.
@n212196613 жыл бұрын
A beautiful speech telling us all not to forget how lucky we are!
@PetroicaRodinogaster2644 жыл бұрын
It always pains me to hear older people say 'I wish we could go back to the simpler, good old days' or younger people declaring that older generation don't know adversity like the current one is experiencing. The 'old days' were not good, not simple for billions and every generation has adversity to overcome. Whilst it may be different for each generation, it is no easier for one or the other. If only we could gain strength from each other rather than compare and pull each other down. It is good to strive for something, to have a goal in life. But for those whose life is a struggle just to make it from day to day, it should be no shame to merely exist. Not everyone can be an adventurer or know fame. But today, to be ordinary is some sort of sin. Everyone wants to be 'famous' and sadly often they are ...for doing nothing at all. As Gerda said, 'to know the magic of a boring night at home...' for so many, is a freedom that is never experienced.
4 жыл бұрын
P3n1s
@charlesvincent86774 жыл бұрын
Thank you for giving me a part of your soul.I will cherish this forever.
@estellefeldman81454 жыл бұрын
No matter how many stories we hear each is so unique and reminds us to be grateful for,but guard the privilege of freedom we enjoy, which as we speak seems to be in jeopardy. We must never take for granted that these freedoms exist without our being constantly alert to fight to protect them if necessary.
@82mmkay2 жыл бұрын
Thank You!
@AtlasBlizzard2 ай бұрын
I can't even express in words how powerful and important this speech is, it might be the best Oscar speech I've ever heard. RIP Gerda Klein
@williampjohnston534 жыл бұрын
Our freedom is on the edge right now.
@williampjohnston533 жыл бұрын
TRUMPFOREVER I would refer to them as Fascists, or Marxists rather than Communists. I don’t know the ins and outs of the various socialist terminology though.
@christinebuckingham83693 жыл бұрын
TRUMPFOREVER You are saying the exact OPPOSITE of truth - Drumpf is a wannabe Fascist Dictator and he tragically admires genocidal Dictators! VOTE BLUE- CHOOSE AMERICA AND DEMOCRACY over the most Dangerous and Worst President in our entire history!
@williampjohnston533 жыл бұрын
Christine Buckingham I think that you do not understand what Fascism is. Every fascist was a socialist. And Donald Trump will go down as one of the true greats when he brings down the Fascist Keynesian banking system.
@kellygervais34403 жыл бұрын
It truly is...
@itslikethat54563 жыл бұрын
@@christinebuckingham8369 if he was a dictator he would enforce mask orders, shutdowns, and federal government control. You obviously don't know what you're talking about. Just because you think it doesn't make it the truth. I may not be a Trump fan but even I can see what's in front of my face.
@TIZNYC11 жыл бұрын
Read her book. You will never view life the same. An incredible woman.
@ChooseCarefully11 жыл бұрын
I heard her speak years ago at a wonderful dinner in San Francisco. I still cherish her autographed novel. WE MUST NEVER FORGET. Tyranny will always be trying to destroy freedom. Enjoy your boring evenings in freedom... They are a wonderful couple.
@theresaholguin6993 жыл бұрын
Gerda is a lovely woman. I just watched Gerda's testimony yesterday. She lived through hell on earth. She was a song woman. Just beautiful
@bengay48596 жыл бұрын
Whenever I feel overwhelmed or disrupted by all that's going on around, I continue to return to this speech. It helps me put things in perspective. Wonderful!
@petemavus29482 жыл бұрын
I just rub Ben Gay Go to KZfaq comments and type the world away Thankful for my freedom
@motherofbeagles85324 жыл бұрын
I remember when she gave this speech live and her words have stuck with me all these years. I searched a long time for this clip as her words had me transfixed.
@AutumnAngelAnn10 жыл бұрын
I love you Gerta! You inspire me every minute of everyday!
@lyttonx13 жыл бұрын
I just finished reading her "All But My Life" Gerda Weissman, you inspire me and you deserve this Oscar Award.
@helgaklion17682 жыл бұрын
Beautifully said I too am a Survivor who managed to escape to England and then the US God bless you
@ashleygwynn5167 жыл бұрын
My hero. She is the pinnacle of strength and love.
@petemavus29482 жыл бұрын
And grace and substance 👍
@ares69534 жыл бұрын
she made me cry .. very few simple but powerful words !
@kimberlygathings29363 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful lady that has seen more than we will ever know in 3 life times just watching her interviews all I can say is wow this lady is so gracious very humble and never took anything for granted .
@justsayin16433 жыл бұрын
No victims just winners! No one asking for pity or reparations. ❤️🙏👏
@prowlamongus14 жыл бұрын
@MonkeyLikesGum I agree. Those who fought and lived during that time, were indeed a great generation. I can't imagine the horror they went through. I wish I had been able to meet this lady. She reminds us what we've been taking for granted for too long. And.. that was THE most eloquent speech I have ever heard, by anyone in my entire life.
@kyolym14 жыл бұрын
Now there should be an Award show every year that only give's recognition to genuine people like this, Now that's a show I would absolutely watch.
@Heyjay4543 жыл бұрын
All these years later this is so still so moving and powerful! Carry-on
@christinebailey99354 жыл бұрын
Mrs Klein you are here to help us to remember,EVERYTHING, so this horror never happens again. You are here to prove goodness can sustain through the worst of humanity. Bless you and all who suffered at the hands of monsters.
@JorgeAl3 жыл бұрын
That speech was worthing a standing ovation!
@UnscrupulousAgitator10 жыл бұрын
At award shows, some ppl are ridiculous. "This is the best day of my life". "Thank you for honoring me". "You love me" If any after her were thinking of doing that, I bet they changed their minds :) Her speech should be a prerequisite viewing to all nominees at award shows :)
@heronpage38833 жыл бұрын
Exactly how is it ridiculous to thank people for honoring them, or saying it's the best day of your life? You sound like a trump supporter. Someone who complains about celebrities while worshipping the most orange of them.
@petemavus29482 жыл бұрын
Consumer war !!! Aisle 7 STAT !
@lovelyandfloppy Жыл бұрын
Her words always make me cry. "The magic of a boring evening at home". RIP Mrs. Gerda Weissman.
@IAmGoingToDeleteThisChannel2 жыл бұрын
RIP Gerda Weissman Klein. 1924-2022
@dianamarquez4774 Жыл бұрын
I have the 1971 edition of ALL BUT MY LIFE and am reading for the umpteenth time her book of the letters she and Kurt Klein kept for decades.
@ginnypurdey13 жыл бұрын
It is beyond me that 186 people disliked this posting.
@eowyn19644 жыл бұрын
Oh, oh, how touching. In these difficult times, it's good to be reminded that we can survive, and better times will come.
@petemavus29482 жыл бұрын
Amen
@a.graham79796 жыл бұрын
I remember watching this on TV that night 22 years ago and that line about appreciating a boring evening at home has stuck with me all these years. I just googled it and found this speech. I also learned that she later titled one of her books "A Boring Evening At Home."
@MA-rg2uz4 жыл бұрын
Fuck you and her and all Foles
@CrazyRsQuester14 жыл бұрын
She didn't need a piece of paper to deliver a genuine heart warming speech.
@Heyjay4544 жыл бұрын
Thank God and whatever powers that be and when they tried to play her off she stood firm and gave one of the most poignant touching and powerful speeches I’ve ever heard
@phyllisstrider29984 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh. I am crying. We can never imagine the horrors, but we should never forget! 💔😢
@pixielle13 жыл бұрын
This Woman is Amazing. She will be coming to a nearby college in about a week. I can't wait to hear her speak in person. I am 14 years old.
@jesshau613311 жыл бұрын
I had a boring evening the other night. I realize I was sleeping on a clean bed, not on the dirt. I was able to get a glass of water, not beg for it. I read a book, not my suffered kind. I understand how blessed I am, and how it sad it make me feels to not appreciate the magic of a boring evening with my loved ones.
@AmyLoveFun15 жыл бұрын
They almost removed her from the stage. Im glad They didn t managed to. What a speech. I was weeping like a baby.
@jessezambrano90594 жыл бұрын
What a pillar of strength. What a moving speech.
@leelandhackbarth219410 жыл бұрын
Who in the hell would thumbs down this?
@padillaquirozdaniela310810 жыл бұрын
Neonazis?
@mckavitt135 жыл бұрын
Nazis.
@Sbaxter19895 жыл бұрын
@@phantasm1004 swine.
@siennavine815 жыл бұрын
Who cares?? As long as some people liked it. People aren’t allowed to click what they want?
@karmagrl765 жыл бұрын
@@siennavine81 Yes, they are. And people are allowed to ask why other people are stupid.
@captainnima Жыл бұрын
The magic of a boring evening at home…how can it be said any more elegantly? I hope I have a daughter one day and I will name her Gerda
@mariamarinucci22513 жыл бұрын
She is definitely one remarkable woman!!
@barbarasprague14 жыл бұрын
She made me cry! WORDS TO REMEMBER, WORDS TO LIVE BY!!
@ItsChristinaK13 жыл бұрын
i am 16 and this made me tear up..:(
@RC-vv6nr3 жыл бұрын
Wow, just wow. That was emotionally heartfelt & we should all give thanks for another day …
@elmo248815 жыл бұрын
Wow. There are no words. She said exactly what she needed to say and left such a beautiful yet sad note.
@bingovegas48673 жыл бұрын
This lady landed in Buffalo (Kenmore N.Y) after the war with her GI husband who was from there. Simply incredible life after living in the camps with no hope for survival. My hometown welcomed them with open arms so many years ago.
@jawpain5816 жыл бұрын
What a truely amazing woman who speaks for the millions of people who can not. While channel surfing one late night I happen to come upon this remarkable lady's story on HBO. A story of courage and strength, hopefully her story will be told long after she is gone.
@mayenglish45724 жыл бұрын
they tried to shuffle her off. Thank you, lord, that this lovely woman got to speak.
@jacquelineheimburg960011 ай бұрын
This is one of the greatest speeches of all time. It is immortal. Important. I will never forget this speech.
@olsontd17 жыл бұрын
She managed to work in the title of one of her post-war books: "A Boring Evening at Home." When she speaks, it is from the heart, and the gratitude flows to anyone with the ears and heart to hear.
@triciaolpin36992 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful woman, beautiful soul. ♥️😇♥️👏🎈
@richardbeebe83982 жыл бұрын
I just read her obituary in today's New York Times; she died on April 3, 2022, at the age of 97. What a remarkable speech. What a remarkable woman. What a remarkable life.
@HospedeDoTempo9 жыл бұрын
place it next to the speech of Hattie McDaniel at 12th Academy Awards.
@regiauniversitaria13 жыл бұрын
What a magnificient lady. What a poetic way to put things into perspective. There she is saying that winning meant "a crust of bread and to live another day" while the people sitting in front of them may have never missed a meal. If they had the tiniest sense of decency, they felt ashamed of coveting the oscar when some people all they want is a piece of bread or a hug. Well done Gerda! It would have been horrible to have missed her well thought out and eloquent speech.
@sudevsen2 жыл бұрын
RIP,she survived to the ripe age of 97 Her memoir All But My Life is a profoundly moving book. She and other young women were forced to work in factories to support the German war machine. When the Allies closed in, the captives were sent on a death march, and Gerda lost close friends along the way. American troops discovered the survivors in a barn, filthy, emaciated, and covered in lice. Gerda and the others had been taught that they were no better than vermin, so when a young American soldier treated her like a lady and held out his hand to help her into a Jeep, she confessed, "I am a Jew." He said, "So am I." He became her husband.
@AllAboutPurple3 жыл бұрын
So glad they let her speak 💜❤️
@Beautifulcoil10 жыл бұрын
This makes me feel a weird mix of joy and depression.
@1FlyJedi7 жыл бұрын
Jesus that was so powerful, I'm in tears. I'll never resent a boring night at home ever again. Just wow. Extraordinary lady.
@bobfeigel82632 жыл бұрын
May her beautiful soul be blessed with peace.
@djholliday44132 жыл бұрын
Mrs. Gerda Klein is my hero. I will always remember hearing her testimony. She is a champion of courage, love, and freedom. Gerda and Kurt Klein's love story should be made into a movie. It is miraculous. We must never forget the Shoah. We must never forget those who sacrificed all for justice and freedom. ✌🇺🇲
@jarredkennedy61312 жыл бұрын
Gerda Weissman Klein passed away on 8 April 2022. I am back here to say RIP.
@bugder13 жыл бұрын
Just so truly and exquisitely expressed by such a lovely and an extraordinary soul.