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Always Remember Your Name

A True Story of Family and Survival in Auschwitz
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Always Remember Your Name tells the poignant true story of two young sisters, Andra and Tatiana Bucci, who survived the horrors of the Holocaust. Capturing their experiences as they navigate through the war-torn landscape of Europe, it is a powerful testament to the resilience and bravery displayed in the face of unimaginable adversity. Through their eyes, readers gain insight into the historical and personal impact of this devastating period.
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You might appreciate this book if you are interested in firsthand accounts of World War II, particularly through the perspective of childhood survivors. This poignant memoir offers an insightful and deeply personal look into the experiences of sisters during a harrowing time in history, making it a compelling read for those interested in historical narratives and personal resilience.

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A haunting WWII memoir of two sisters who survived Auschwitz that picks up where Anne Frank's Diary left off and gives voice to the children we lost.

On March 28, 1944, six-year-old Tati and her four-year-old sister Andra were roused from their sleep and arrested. Along with their mother, Mira, their aunt, and cousin Sergio, they were deported to Auschwitz.

Over 230,000 children were deported to the camp, where Josef Mengele, the Angel of Death, performed deadly experiments on them. Only a few dozen children survived, Tati and Andra among them.

Tati, Andra, and Sergio were separated from their mothers upon arrival. But Mira was determined to keep track of her girls. After being tattooed with their inmate numbers, she made them memorize her number and told them to "always remember your name." In keeping this promise to their mother, the sisters were able to be reunited with their parents when WWII ended.

An unforgettable narrative of the power of sisterhood in the most extreme circumstances, and of how a mother's love can overcome the most impossible odds, the Bucci sisters' memoir is a timely reminder that separating families is an inexcusable evil.

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Always Remember Your Name has been praised for its powerful and moving account of the Bucci sisters' experiences during a dark period in history. Reviewers commend the memoir for its simplicity and emotional depth, highlighting the sisters' courage, resilience and the poignant impact of their story. The book serves as significant historical documentation and a tribute to human strength in the face of adversity.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781662600715

Publisher: Astra Publishing House

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 18 January 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Minedition (imprint of Penguin Group (USA) Inc)

Contributors:

  • Translated by Ann Goldstein
  • Translated by Ann Goldstein

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 146.0mm

Height: 217.0mm

Weight: 318g

Pages: 190

About the Author

Andra (b. 1939) and Tatiana Bucci (b. 1937) were born in Fiume, the daughters of a Catholic father and Jewish mother. They were deported to Auschwitz along with their mother, grandmother, aunt and a cousin. When the camp was liberated in 1945 they were sent first to Czechoslovakia and later to the UK where their parents finally tracked them down. They were reunited with their parents in 1946. Today, they bear witness in schools and at the camps.

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