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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