Between Hope and Fear: The Year in the Netherlands.

The article focuses on Judith Koelemeijer's biography of Etty Hillesum, titled *Etty Hillesum: Het verhaal van haar leven*, which explores Hillesum's life choices during the Holocaust, particularly her decision to remain with her community rather than go into hiding. The biography utilizes Hillesum's diaries as a primary source, contextualizing her experiences within the historical milieu of the time and addressing the complexities of autobiographical writing. Koelemeijer’s work sheds light on Hillesum's strong identification with her Jewish heritage and the influences that shaped her decisions, while also navigating the ethical and epistemological questions surrounding the knowledge of the Holocaust during that period. The biography aims to present a nuanced view of Hillesum, moving beyond the mythologized perceptions of her life. [Extracted from the article]