The answer could be race car since it is read the same backwards as forwards.
It killed her and her family, except her father. after being found after about 2 years of hiding, she was dragged away to a concentration camp, where she later died after her sister did.
Answer:
A certain cool headed ness had come to him
Doggedly he swam in that direction, swimming with slow deliberate strokes conserving his strength
Explanation:
These show that he can stay calm and logical even when forced into stressful situations.