Auschwitz A Mother's Story

This poignant narrative follows a mother's struggle for survival in Auschwitz and her desperate hope to reunite with her daughter, showcasing resilience and love.

In Auschwitz - A Mother's Story, the harrowing journey of Rosa de Winter-Levy unfolds against the backdrop of one of history's darkest chapters. In 1943, Rosa, her husband Emanuel, and their daughter Judy are forced into hiding as the Nazi regime escalates its grip on Europe. After enduring a year and a half of constant fear and uncertainty, their world shatters when they are betrayed and sent to Auschwitz. Separated from her loved ones, Rosa grapples with the despair of being torn from her family and the slim hope of reuniting with them.

As Rosa navigates the horrors of the concentration camp, she faces unimaginable challenges. The brutality of her surroundings is compounded by her relentless desire to survive for the sake of her daughter. Through her resilience, she not only fights for her own life but also provides care and comfort to fellow inmates, witnessing both the strength and fragility of the human spirit. The narrative poignantly captures her emotional turmoil as she recalls the faces of those she has lost, including a mother named Edith Frank, whose story echoes her own.

Written in the immediate aftermath of the war, Auschwitz - A Mother's Story serves as a powerful testament to a mother's love and the lengths she will go to in order to hold her child again. Rosa's story is a profound reminder of the capacity for hope amidst despair, and the enduring bond between a mother and her daughter, even in the face of overwhelming odds.