The Sisters of Auschwitz

Name: The Sisters of Auschwitz
Brand: Hachette New Zealand Ltd
SKU: 9781841883755
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The true story of two Jewish sisters' resistance in the heart of Nazi territory

By Roxane van Iperen

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The Sisters of Auschwitz by Roxane van Iperen tells the true story of two Jewish sisters, Janny and Lien Brilleslijper, who form one of the largest resistance groups in the Netherlands during World War II. Amidst the Nazi occupation, the sisters bravely hide and protect others in their safe house, all while facing unimaginable peril, reflecting resilience and humanity in dark times. This biography vividly captures their courage and determination to fight oppression and save lives.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to gripping true stories of courage and resilience during World War II. It delves into the lives of two sisters who played a crucial role in the Dutch resistance, providing a powerful portrayal of defiance and hope in the face of tyranny. This inspirational tale offers a deeply personal and vivid perspective on history that fans of biography and memoirs are likely to appreciate.

The international bestselling and life-affirming story of female bravery, Jewish Nazi resistance and surviving the horrors of Auschwitz

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Perfect for readers of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, Cilka's Journey and The Librarian of Auschwitz - this is the international bestselling and life-affirming true story of female bravery and surviving the horrors of Auschwitz.

NEW YORK TIMES Bestseller and
WINNER of the Opzij Literature Prize 2019

They knew their survival depended on each other.
They had to live for each other.

It is 1940 and the Final Solution is about to begin. The Nazis have occupied The Netherlands but resistance is growing and two Jewish sisters - Janny and Lien Brilleslijper - are risking their lives to save those being hunted, through their clandestine safehouse 'The High Nest'. It becomes one of the most important safehouses in the country but when the house and its occupants are betrayed the most terrifying time of the sisters' lives begins. This is the beginning of the end.

With German defeat in sight, the Brilleslijper family are put on the last train to Auschwitz, along with Anne Frank and her family. What comes next challenges the sisters beyond human imagination as they are stripped of everything but their courage, resilience and love for each other.

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The Sisters of Auschwitz by Roxane van Iperen has been described as a gripping and nightmarish story by the Daily Mail and a compelling tale by the Jewish Chronicle.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781841883755

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 November 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Seven Dials

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Roxanne lives in the High Nest and has spent the last decade investigating its history and also the lives - and fates - of the people who lived and hid there. She has travelled across the world to talk to the relatives of Janny and Lein to piece together this incredible story. She also has the full support of the remaining family relatives, particularly the children, of the sisters. She writes the book from the perspective of Janny, the youngest sister, so we discover the horrors and losses of this epic story along with her. Heartbreaking!