The Midwife of Auschwitz: Inspired by a heartbreaking true story, an emotional and gripping World War 2 historical novel (Women of War)

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Oh, and this is based on a true story which I still have to look up but I was intrigued by that as well! What Leszczyńska discovered goes beyond any normal description of horror. Upon arrival, most pregnant women were simply sent to the gas chambers, others were summarily executed. Auschwitz, 1941: It was her father’s job to save the lives of the SS. But she chose to risk everything and save the lives of prisoners. Nazi-occupied Vienna, 1940: An absolutely heartbreaking story—based on devastating real events—about tragedy, friendship and courage in the face of impossible odds. Following the outbreak of war in 1939, Leszczyńska joined the National Armed Forces resistance movement in Łódź.

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This book alternates between two different women, Ana and Ester, and through two women initially different and who’s paths cross during times of war, we can see the, and sometimes almost feel the atrocities, hurt, loss, fear, and sadness that occurred to so many innocent people at the hands of the Germans. Through it all however, we can also see bravery, friendship, sacrifice, love, and hope…and know that at the end, those will triumph. a b Simon Caldwell (2015). "The Polish midwife, Stanisława Leszczyńska. Cause for canonisation introduced in the Diocese of Łódź". Ten Catholic heroes of the Holocaust (8). CatholicHerald.co.uk. As International Holocaust Remembrance Day approaches, Simon Caldwell tells the remarkable stories of 10 lesser-known heroes . Retrieved 1 July 2015. According to Leszczyńska’s report, during the time she was incarcerated in Auschwitz II Birkenau she delivered 3,000 babies. She reported that 30 babies survived until the liberation of the death camp on 27 January 1945 by units of the Red Army, although other accounts suggest 60 babies were in the camp at liberation.

Clear your schedules and grab your tissues as you will not be able to put this book down or stop the tears from streaming!!! by Anna Stuart is a gripping and suspenseful WWII-era historical fiction that will keep one interested from beginning to end. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of The Midwife of Auschwitz. All thoughts and opinions about the book are my own.

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Por otro lado tenemos a Ester, enfermera y judía, conoceremos su historia de amor en tiempo donde los nazis aún estaban por llegar y viviremos como ella y su familia es apartada y llevada a los guetos judíos.Ambas coincidirán en este campo de concentración y ambas ayudarán a las madres del campo de concentración durante sus embarazos y el parto. Eso sí, siempre que estas madres puedan “escapar” de ese momento de selección y puedan ocultar su embarazo hasta el momento del parto. The moments that have made the greatest impact and understanding on me we’re going to the United States Holocaust Museum in 8th grade, going to what remains of the Dachau Concentration Camp when I was 21, and hearing Samuel Harris, a Holocaust survivor speak to a group of educators at 23. The new film’s director, Stachurska, said: “Life is the greatest gift and we should fight for it in any situation. We all die, but what is important is how we live our lives, and that is what will take with us when we cross the finish line. Iga Bunalska from the Auschwitz Study Group told TFN: “Stanisława Leszczyńska is very important in the history of Auschwitz for many reasons.

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Pues bien, es en la primera parte donde se nos presenta a las dos protagonistas de la novela; dos enfermeras, una judía (Ester) y otra cristiana (Ana), pero, sin embargo, amigas. A través de ellas seremos partícipes de cómo la vida y la benevolencia junto con la empatía y el sentimiento de justicia se abren camino entre la crueldad y la maldad. Por un lado, nos encontraremos cómo los seres humanos somos capaces de encontrar fuerzas para resistir las más vejatorias e inhumanas de las condiciones, como las que padecieron los judíos en los guetos que tuvieron la obligación de formar. Y por otro, atestiguaremos que siempre existen personas dispuestas a luchar y levantarse contra las injusticias, aunque no les afecte directamente a ellas. Todas las historias basadas en la Segunda Guerra Mundial, cuando Hitler intentó exterminar al pueblo judío, siempre son horribles, desgarradoras, angustiosas… y hay pocos autores que puedan escribir sobre esta época, contando detalles duros e inquietantes y que a su vez cree una historia de fuerza, de resilencia, de mujeres fuertes… y esta autora ha conseguido eso en esta novela. Instead, says Stachurska who is her great niece, ‘she focused on doing the work that she was supposed to do.’The film will be directed by Mariusz Malec, known for his drama ‘Man of Wheelchairs’ and the romantic comedy ‘Once Again’. Jakub Kamiński/PAP

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Such people don’t look out for their own wellbeing, but for the wellbeing of others. This is what my aunt did in her life.” Firstly, the writing was a little flat and choppy. There were also a lot of run on sentences happening in Part One which really didn't help me as a reader. I had a hard time trying to immerse myself into the story. Siempre voy con miedo cuando leo libros de la segunda guerra mundial ya que he leído muchísimos pero aún así siguen apareciendo joyas como estas y en apenas 86 páginas sabes que te encantará porque ya ha sido capaz de emocionarte desde el minuto uno. A partir de aquí ambas amigas se encontraran en el tren camino a los campos de trabajo. Y después lucharan juntas por sobrevivir y por las madres y los niños que allí se encuentran.Stachurska has already written a best-selling book with the help of Leszkowicz entitled ‘The Midwife of Auschwitz’ from which a documentary was also made. Kalbar/TFN Esta historia es ficción, no está basada en supervivientes de la SGM, pero sí que la autora se ha inspirado en varixs de ellxs para contar cómo (sobre)vivían las madres y lxs recién nacidos en los campos de concentración. Como podéis imaginar, es una historia bastante dura… y duele demasiado. Pero, merece mucho la pena leerla. I was surprised if I am honest that so many survived to be reunited as I am certain that heart breakingly this was not true in most cases. This novel consists of a prologue, 36 chapters and an epilogue. The chapters are short to medium in length so possible to read 'just one more chapter' before bed...OK, I know yeah right, but still just in case!