Courage, survival, patriotism, dealing with prejudices, and a strong sense of family are important themes to be explored in this memoir.
What does the bird symbolize in in my hands?
A Bird. The image of the bird is an image that Irena uses often in the novel. It appears at the beginning of the novel as a representative of the baby she saw thrown into the air and shot by the German officer.
What is the genre of in my hands?
Biography
Is in my hands an autobiography?
Through this intimate and compelling memoir, we are witness to the growth of a hero.