In April 1942 Lale Sokolov, a Slovakian Jew is transported to the concentration camps at Auschwitz. When his captors discover that he can speak multiple languages, he is put to work tattooing his fellow prisoners; imprinting numbers of their arms that will mark them forever. One day, Lale comforts a trembling woman waiting in line to be tattooed, her name is Gita, and in this first encounter Lale vows that they will survive the camp and marry. Lale witnesses horrific atrocities whilst imprisoned in this camp, but he also witnessed incredible acts of bravery and compassion; acts that just may save his life. This is the true story of Lale Sokolov, and is a true testament to the endurance of love, and humanity.
I do love historical true fictions, and so when I saw this advertised I knew I wanted to read it, and I am so glad I did. This book is emotionally harrowing, and is not a faint-hearted book - it tells us of the worst acts that people will commit, but also the bravest acts. Lale is given a sense of power with his role, but he doesn't use this against people, rather he uses it to help as many people as he can; sharing rations, exchanging jewelry, and saving lives.
This book tells the amazing truth of what people can survive, and are capable of, even in the lowest moments of the world. Lale shows such incredible strength, and I am in awe of how he could carry on after what he experienced. This book pulled me in and I read it in one go. Would recommend to everyone.
I do love historical true fictions, and so when I saw this advertised I knew I wanted to read it, and I am so glad I did. This book is emotionally harrowing, and is not a faint-hearted book - it tells us of the worst acts that people will commit, but also the bravest acts. Lale is given a sense of power with his role, but he doesn't use this against people, rather he uses it to help as many people as he can; sharing rations, exchanging jewelry, and saving lives.
This book tells the amazing truth of what people can survive, and are capable of, even in the lowest moments of the world. Lale shows such incredible strength, and I am in awe of how he could carry on after what he experienced. This book pulled me in and I read it in one go. Would recommend to everyone.