The Truth about Fania Fénelon and the Womens Orchestra of Auschwitz-Birkenau

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Focusing on the women's orchestra at Auschwitz-Birkenau, this book examines its representation in media and culture post-World War II, particularly through Fania Fenelon's memoir, "Playing for Time." The author, Susan Eischeid, evaluates the memoir's significance in Holocaust remembrance and its reliability as a historical source. Utilizing diverse materials, including interviews with surviving orchestra members, the work sheds light on women's experiences during this dark period and prompts reflection on contemporary Holocaust memory.