{"title":"Tova Friedman","description":"\u003cp\u003eTova Friedman is an esteemed author and a poignant voice in historical literature, particularly known for her powerful contributions to the understanding of the Holocaust. Her works often delve into her personal experiences as a survivor, offering readers a deeply personal and educational perspective on one of history's most harrowing periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her notable works is \u003cem\u003eThe Daughter of Auschwitz\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling memoir that captures the resilience of the human spirit amidst unimaginable adversity. This book is not just a recounting of events, but a heartfelt narrative that brings history to life through the eyes of someone who lived through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFriedman's writings are categorised under History \u0026amp; Military, offering valuable insights for anyone interested in understanding the complexities and human stories within historical events. 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She was almost six when she and her mother were forced into a packed cattle truck and sent to Auschwitz II, also known as the Birkenau extermination camp, while her father was transported to Dachau.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDuring six months of incarceration in Birkenau, Tova witnessed atrocities that she could never forget and experienced numerous escapes from death. She is one of a handful of Jews to have entered a gas chamber and lived to tell the tale.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAs Nazi killing squads roamed Birkenau before abandoning the camp in January 1945, Tova and her mother hid among corpses. After being liberated by the Russians, they made their way back to their hometown in Poland. 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At twelve she was on her way to America, ready to start a new life and tell her tale of survival.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the destruction of the Jewish ghetto in central Poland, where she lived as a young girl, to the dark days of the camps and eventual liberation by Russian forces in 1945, Tova's story is one of incredible courage, resilience, bravery and the enduring power of hope.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHer extraordinary journey - told in the bestselling \u003ci\u003eThe Daughter of Auschwitz \u003c\/i\u003e- is reimagined here for young readers with respected children's author Hilary Freeman. 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Remarkable' \u003c\/i\u003e- John Humphrys\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e'Unforgettable and deeply moving' \u003c\/i\u003e- Jeremy Bowen","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46996319961324,"sku":"9781526366658","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781526366658.jpg?v=1763125674"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/tova-friedman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}