This book is based on a heartbreaking true story of persecution, love and survival. A Jewish man met a woman while tattooing her number on her arm in blue ink. It was love at first sight. They survived Auschwitz concentration camp by exchanging jewels and money, taken from Jews who had been murdered by the Nazis, for food and medicines. He risked his life to do it but many survived because of it.
Lale and Gita, eventually happily married ended up living together in Australia. The author met Lale aged 87 just after his wife had died and over many visits his story unfolded. Love conquering the horrors of the Holocaust.
This is a well written history of two amazing people who lived through unimaginable horrors.
Lale and Gita, eventually happily married ended up living together in Australia. The author met Lale aged 87 just after his wife had died and over many visits his story unfolded. Love conquering the horrors of the Holocaust.
This is a well written history of two amazing people who lived through unimaginable horrors.