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Set against the harrowing backdrop of Auschwitz in 1942, the narrative follows Magda Hellinger, a young Jewish kindergarten teacher who becomes a leader among fellow prisoners. Tasked with managing accommodation blocks, she navigates the perilous balance of saving lives while avoiding the attention of the Nazis. Through her resilience and ingenuity, Magda forms crucial bonds with the women she leads and even some of her captors. This poignant account, enriched by her daughter's research, explores the depths of human nature and the capacity for goodness amidst unimaginable cruelty.
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The Nazis Knew My Name: A Remarkable Story of Survival and Courage in Auschwitz-Birkenau, Magda Hellinger, Maya Lee
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- Released
- 2022
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Magda Hellinger, Maya Lee
- Publisher
- Atria Books
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 336
- ISBN13
- 9781982181239
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Historical Themes, True Stories, Biographies, History, Autobiographies & Memoirs, Military History, Military Fiction, Wars, World War II, Holocaust, Based on True Events, Concentration camps
- First published
- 2021
- Original title
- The Nazis Knew My Name
- Rating
- 4.2 out of 5
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- Set against the harrowing backdrop of Auschwitz in 1942, the narrative follows Magda Hellinger, a young Jewish kindergarten teacher who becomes a leader among fellow prisoners. Tasked with managing accommodation blocks, she navigates the perilous balance of saving lives while avoiding the attention of the Nazis. Through her resilience and ingenuity, Magda forms crucial bonds with the women she leads and even some of her captors. This poignant account, enriched by her daughter's research, explores the depths of human nature and the capacity for goodness amidst unimaginable cruelty.