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The Tattooist of Auschwitz Commemorative Edition

the heartbreaking and unforgettable international bestseller
By Heather Morris
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The Tattooist of Auschwitz Commemorative Edition by Heather Morris is a poignant romance set during the harrowing times of World War II. The story follows the journey of Lale Sokolov, who is forced to tattoo numbers on prisoners at Auschwitz-Birkenau. Amidst the atrocities, he finds love with a young woman named Gita, offering hope and resilience in the face of despair.
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This moving tale intertwines romance and history, set against the haunting backdrop of Auschwitz. You might enjoy this book if you appreciate stories of resilience and love triumphing in the darkest of times, as it explores human spirit and survival in challenging circumstances.

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Five years on, this beautiful hardback edition is a tribute to Lale, Gita and the many thousands of readers who have treasured this book since its first release.

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The incredible story of the Auschwitz-Birkenau tattooist and the woman he loved.

Lale Sokolov is well-dressed, a charmer, a ladies' man. He is also a Jew. On the first transport of men from Slovakia to Auschwitz in 1942, Lale immediately stands out to his fellow prisoners. In the camp, he is looked up to, looked out for, and put to work in the privileged position of Tatowierer - the tattooist - to mark his fellow prisoners, forever. One of them is a young woman, Gita, who steals his heart at first glance. His life given new purpose, Lale does his best through the struggle and suffering to use his position for good.

This story, full of beauty and hope, is based on years of interviews author Heather Morris conducted with real-life Holocaust survivor and Auschwitz-Birkenau tattooist Ludwig (Lale) Sokolov. It is heart-wrenching, illuminating, and unforgettable.

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The Tattooist of Auschwitz Commemorative Edition by Heather Morris is highly praised for its emotional depth and poignant storytelling. Reviewers commend its ability to delicately balance a tale of romance and hope amidst the harrowing backdrop of the Holocaust. Readers appreciate the compelling characters and the author's respectful treatment of historical events.

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ISBN: 9781760688769

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 November 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Echo Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 556g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Born in New Zealand, Heather Morris is an international number one bestselling author, who is passionate about stories of survival, resilience and hope. In 2003, while working in a large public hospital in Melbourne, Heather was introduced to an elderly gentleman who 'might just have a story worth telling'. The day she met Lale Sokolov changed both their lives. Lale's story formed the basis for The Tattooist of Auschwitz and the follow-up novel, Cilka's Journey. In 2021 she published the phenomenal conclusion to the Tattooist trilogy, Three Sisters, after being asked to tell the story of three Holocaust survivors who knew Lale from their time in Auschwitz-Birkenau. Together, her novels have sold more than 16 million copies worldwide. In 2020 she published Stories of Hope, her account of her journey to writing the story of Lale Sokolov's life. Her fourth novel, Sisters under the Rising Sun, tells the story of Australian nurses interned by the Japanese in the Second World War.

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