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After Auschwitz

A story of heartbreak and survival by the stepsister of Anne Frank
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After Auschwitz by Eva Schloss is a poignant memoir that delves into the life of Anne Frank's stepsister, exploring her experiences during and after the Holocaust. The book offers a deeply personal account of resilience and survival, shedding light on the impact of history on individual lives and the process of rebuilding and finding hope in the aftermath of unimaginable tragedy.
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If you are fascinated by personal stories from World War II and the Holocaust, this compelling memoir offers a unique perspective on survival and resilience. You might be drawn to how it intertwines history with deeply personal experiences, sharing the emotional journey of rebuilding life after unimaginable loss.

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A story of heartbreak and survival by the step-sister of Anne Frank.

A story of heartbreak and survival by the step-sister of Anne Frank

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Eva was arrested by the Nazis on her fifteenth birthday and sent to Auschwitz. Her survival depended on endless strokes of luck, her own determination, and the love and protection of her mother Fritzi, who was deported with her.

When Auschwitz was liberated, Eva and Fritzi began the long journey home. They searched desperately for Eva's father and brother, from whom they had been separated. The news came some months later. Tragically, both men had been killed.

Before the war, in Amsterdam, Eva had become friendly with a young girl called Anne Frank. Though their fates were very different, Eva's life was set to be entwined with her friend's forevermore, after her mother Fritzi married Anne's father Otto Frank in 1953.

This is a searingly honest account of how an ordinary person survived the Holocaust. Eva's memories and descriptions are heartbreakingly clear; her account brings the horror as close as it can possibly be.

But this is also an exploration of what happened next, of Eva's struggle to live with herself after the war and to continue the work of her step-father Otto, ensuring that the legacy of Anne Frank is never forgotten.

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After Auschwitz is lauded for its stark sensitivity, capturing both the vulnerabilities and resilience of the human spirit. Eva Schloss's account, shared after many decades, is compelling and recommended for its profound personal insight.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444760712

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 January 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Illustration: 2 x colour and black and white picture sections

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Eva is in her mid-eighties and lives with her husband Zvi in North London. After the war she became a professional photographer 'using the Leica camera Otto Frank had given her' and later opened an antiques shop in Edgware, which she ran for decades. She co-founded The Anne Frank Trust to perpetuate Anne and her step-father Otto's legacy. This year she was awarded an MBE for her work in schools, educating children on the perils of intolerance.

Karen Bartlett is a writer and journalist based in London. She has written for The Sunday Times, The Times, The Guardian and WIRED from Africa, India and the U.S, and has presented and produced for BBC radio. She was the youngest Director of democratic reform and human rights campaign group Charter88, and began her career in the UK and South Africa.

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