The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris

Good Evening Readers,

I couldn't put this book down. If you are a fan of WW II books or any history of the Holocaust, you will absolutely love this book. I bought this book as I was going out of town on a trip. I read this on the way to my destination and finished it on the way back. This is a quick read and is one that you will truly enjoy and want to share it with others.  

 The Tattooist of Auschwitz take place in April 1942. Lale Sokolov, a Slovakian Jew, is forcibly transported to the concentration camps at Auschwitz-Birkenau. When his captors discover that he speaks several languages, he is put to work as a tattooist, tasked with marking his fellow prisoners.

Imprisoned for over two and a half years, Lale witnesses horrific atrocities and barbarism—but also incredible acts of bravery and compassion. Risking his own life, he uses his position to exchange goods from murdered Jews for food to keep his fellow prisoners alive.

One day in July 1942, Lale, prisoner 32407, comforts a trembling young woman waiting in line to have the number 34902 tattooed onto her arm. Her name is Gita, and in that first encounter, Lale vows to somehow survive the camp and marry her.

The Tattooist of Auschwitz is also a testament to the endurance of love and humanity under the darkest possible conditions.

I have loved history books and have always strived to learn more even if the books are not always accurate. This book reminds me of when I first read The Diary of Anne Frank and the emotions that portrayed from reading her story. When reading the story about Lale, these same emotions came through. It also made me realize that at that time in history, those being persecuted would do anything to save themselves while helping others. This will be a story you will never forget. 

So settle down, wrap up in a warm blanket, put on the soft music, and enjoy this heartfelt, gripping story of two people who defy all odds.

Cheers,

Margaret Blake