Liesel's Encounter with Death

The last time I saw you was at your house. At that time, you still have your foster family living in a close-knit neighbourhood. When you left me a letter about never returning to my library, I was heartbroken. Although you ripped up a book from the shelf, you should not prevent yourself from accessing other books in there.

As a young child, you are very talented when it comes to literature. I would never dare to put your gift into waste. This is why you should try and write your own literature. Hence, the black blank book that I gave you when I last visited you at your house on Himmel Street.

I was relieved that you survived the air raid that night, when the Himmel Street turned into war within seconds. Unfortunately, fate didn’t treat you well, as death has taken away your foster family that same night. Without hesitation, I decided to take you into my home, and support you with the best of my ability.

You haven’t spoken a word since the incident occurred. I did not know what to do to help you during the period of loss and depression. You spoke to yourself a lot into the night, and ate so little. You had me worrying. I understand how it is hard to face the death of a loved one, especially when you’ve lost everyone in your family on the same night. But dear, life must go on. Time will definitely heal your wounds.