The Girl Who Escaped from Auschwitz: by Ellie Midwood Historical fiction (WW2)
“We must die standing up for something.”“And what are we standing up for?”“The most
important thing there is. Freedom.”
Wow! A truly inspiring read if there ever was one. Based on a true story of Mala
Zimetbaum, an inmate of Auschwitz who became a translator for the SS as she
spoke several languages and was useful to them. Edek (Edward) is a political
prisoner and has been there for several years. They chance upon each other
and find each has useful skills- ones that could be put to use for their own
benefit for a change. Both were imprisoned for being alive- the wrong
nationality or religion. This is both a powerful and disturbing read at times
and brilliantly written. The horrors of what went on yet at times tenderness
and even a smile- the inmates doing what they can to keep their spirits
lifted whilst amongst the atrocities of the camp. Yes there have been many
books about Auschwitz, and yes I think there should be. There are lessons
here for all of us which shouldn't (in my opinion) be put at the back of the
shelf. Each one gives a different perspective whilst there is the consistency
of the attitude, rules and killing that occurred (and much more).
A memorable book to be sure and maybe even an inspiring one-
one life- live it. Brilliant
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Description:
“We must die standing up for something.”
“And what are we standing up for?”
“The most important thing there is. Freedom.”
Millions of people walked through Auschwitz’s gates, but she was the first woman who escaped. This powerful novel tells the inspiring true story of Mala Zimetbaum, whose heroism will never be forgotten, and whose fate altered the course of history…
Nobody leaves Auschwitz alive.
Mala, inmate 19880, understood that the moment she stepped off the cattle train into the depths of hell. As an interpreter for the SS, she uses her position to save as many lives as she can, smuggling scraps of bread to those desperate with hunger.
Edward, inmate 531, is a camp veteran and a political prisoner. Though he looks like everyone else, with a shaved head and striped uniform, he’s a fighter in the underground Resistance. And he has an escape plan.
They are locked up for no other sin than simply existing. But when they meet, the dark shadow of Auschwitz is lit by a glimmer of hope. Edward makes Mala believe in the impossible. That despite being surrounded by electric wire, machine guns topping endless watchtowers and searchlights roaming the ground, they will leave this death camp.
A promise is made––they will escape together or they will die together. What follows is one of the greatest love stories in history…
Fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Choice, and The Orphan Train will love this breathtakingly beautiful tale, of courage in the face of tragedy and bravery in the face of fear. Based on a true story, The Girl Who Escaped Auschwitz shows that, in darkness, love can be your light…
Author Bio:
Ellie Midwood is a USA Today bestselling and award-winning historical fiction author. She owes her interest in the history of the Second World War to her grandfather, Junior Sergeant in the 2nd Guards Tank Army of the First Belorussian Front, who began telling her about his experiences on the frontline when she was a young girl. Growing up, her interest in history only deepened and transformed from reading about the war to writing about it. After obtaining her BA in Linguistics, Ellie decided to make writing her full-time career and began working on her first full-length historical novel, The Girl from Berlin.' Ellie is continuously enriching her library with new research material and feeds her passion for WWII and Holocaust history by collecting rare memorabilia and documents.
In her free time, Ellie is a health-obsessed yoga enthusiast, neat freak, adventurer, Nazi Germany history expert, polyglot, philosopher, a proud Jew, and a doggie mama. Ellie lives in New York with her fiancé and their Chihuahua named Shark Bait.
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