Lilian has learned to shrink herself to fit other people's ideas of what a girl is. In Lilian's village in Uganda a girl is not meant to be smarter than her brother. A girl is not meant to go to school or enjoy her body or decide who to marry
Suzy Zail Books
Suzy Zail, an internationally published author and former litigation lawyer, delved into her father's past following his terminal diagnosis. Her father shared previously unknown details of his childhood, recounting his survival in a German concentration camp before becoming a refugee in Australia. Writing this book allowed Zail to revisit her father's story and remember him and the countless other children and teenagers who did not survive. She emphasizes the importance of remembrance to prevent the past from fading and ensure such atrocities are never repeated.
This novel follows Hanna, a Jewish girl sent to Auschwitz during WWII, who falls in love with Karl, the German son of the camp commander. As she navigates her harsh reality, Hanna discovers hidden truths about Karl and grapples with her feelings amidst the horrors of the camp. The story is inspired by the author’s family history.
