Love, resilience, human spirit in Holocaust’s heart.
Imagine a spark of hope in the grimmest place. "The Tattooist of Auschwitz" isn't just a survival tale; it's a testament to the endurance of love and the strength of the human spirit amidst unimaginable horrors. This book invites you into Lale's world, to witness how his courage and cunning kept hope alive for so many, including his beloved Gita. It's the kind of story that stays with you, challenging you to find light in the darkest times.
ISBN: 9781785763687
Authors:
Heather Morris
Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
Date of Publication: 2018-09-06
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.3
(rated by 909584 readers)
Description
The Tattooist of Auschwitz is based on the true story of Lale and Gita Sokolov, two Slovakian Jews who survived Auschwitz and eventually made their home in Australia. In that terrible place, Lale was given the job of tattooing the prisoners marked for survival - literally scratching numbers into his fellow victims' arms in indelible ink to create what would become one of the most potent symbols of the Holocaust. Lale used the infinitesimal freedom of movement that this position awarded him to exchange jewels and money taken from murdered Jews for food to keep others alive. If he had been caught, he would have been killed; many owed him their survival. There have been many books about the Holocaust - and there will be many more. What makes this one so memorable is Lale Sokolov's incredible zest for life. He understood exactly what was in store for him and his fellow prisoners, and he was determined to survive - not just to survive but to leave the camp with his dignity and integrity intact, to live his life to the full. Terrible though this story is, it is also a story of hope and of courage. It is also - almost unbelievably - a love story. Waiting in line to be tattooed, terrified and shaking, was a young girl. For Lale - a dandy, a jack-the-lad, a bit of a chancer - it was love at first sight, and he determined
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