The sisters promised their father that they would always stay together, but can that happen when WWII begins and one of the sisters is summoned by the Germans?
Livi is ordered to report to the train station and to Auschwitz. Her sister Cibi can’t let her go alone so she reports too.
Their sister Magda was in the hospital so at this time was not required to report. She does have to hide, but to no avail. Magda is sent to the camp too a few years later.
The two sisters endure the horrors and hardships of the camp together and welcome their sister even though it isn't a pleasant reunion.
All three do not leave each other’s side and endure together.
As the war ends and the prisoners are on a march, the sisters and other women run and escape.
Heartwrenching, heartbreaking, and well written with hope being what gets them through it all.
We then follow the sisters as they leave their country for Israel but never have the horror of their concentration camp ordeals out of their minds.
This is a true story told to Heather Morris by two of the three sisters who are still living in Israel with their extended family.
The acknowledgements by the children will bring tears to your eyes.
Another well-done, well-researched book by Ms. Morris. 5/5
This book was given to me by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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Each book from this era brings another aspect of this horrible war. Each one is as compelling as the other.
ReplyDeleteYes. I learn of another horrible ordeal each time I read a WWII book.
DeleteThank you for your comment, Mystica.
I am really enjoying the growing number of novels which are a blend of fact and fiction, and this one sounds really interesting, despite the enduring sadness which led to its telling.
ReplyDeleteA really thoughtful review, thanks for sharing. It is definitely heading for my 'wish list' :)
It is very well written but heart wrenching.
DeleteThank you for commenting, Yvonne.
I am not sure I want to read any more books from this era, but I'm sure this one will be good.
ReplyDeleteI totally understand what you mean.
DeleteThanks for commenting.
Very good review.
ReplyDeleteIt was a good book. Very sad, but good.
Yes..very sad but good.
DeleteThanks about my review, Linda, and for commenting.
Awwwww. This sounds really good.
ReplyDeleteYes…very good.
DeleteThanks for your comment, Carole Rae.