Thursday, December 31, 2020

 

October 2020 Host:  Nancy

The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris

Summary

This story is based on the real-life experiences of Holocaust survivor Ludwig (Lale) Sokolov.  In 1942, Lale is rounded up with other Slovakian Jews and sent to Auschwitz.  Once there, he is given the job of inking numbers into the arms of frightened prisoners at an alarming rate.  One of these prisoners is a young woman named Gita, and in spite of their plight, they fall in love.  Lale’s position gives him privileges and time and again he risks his life to help his fellow prisoners.  They never stopped of dreaming of a ‘normal’ life together.  Some felt this book was poorly written and made Auschwitz seem almost tolerable.  This is one of those books that you either love or you hate.

Menu

Hummus and Toasted Pita Bread

Mediterranean Chicken, Spanokopita, Cucumber Salad

Mini Pastries



 


 


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