Years at the Edge of Existence Vol. XVWar Memoirs, 1939-1945 |
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| Author:
| Morgens, Frank |
| Series title: | Studies in the Shoah |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7618-0332-4 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 1996 |
| Publisher: | University Press of America, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $85.95 |
Book Description:
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A young Polish Catholic woman and forged identity papers helped a family of six and two of their friends escape an almost certain annihilation. Her sacrifices and caring are told against the backdrop of the war years when it was a day-to-day struggle just to find food, coal, and warm clothing. The woman, a complete stranger, made the difference between life and death. This personal memoir shows that love, mutual trust, and a strong personal identity contributed to survival and sanity...
More DescriptionA young Polish Catholic woman and forged identity papers helped a family of six and two of their friends escape an almost certain annihilation. Her sacrifices and caring are told against the backdrop of the war years when it was a day-to-day struggle just to find food, coal, and warm clothing. The woman, a complete stranger, made the difference between life and death. This personal memoir shows that love, mutual trust, and a strong personal identity contributed to survival and sanity under the most horrific conditions. It is a tale of love and courage, and the nurturing of them under the most dangerous circumstances, and coming out victorious.