The Girl Who Survived Auschwitz
Sara Leibovits
Poland, 1944 The train slowed and halted with a squeal of the brakes. It felt like we waited in the carriage for an eternity, but eventually, the heavy doors opened, directly into the chaos outside. Sara Leibovits, a 16-year-old Jewish girl, was a passenger on the train, together with her family. more
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The Girl Who Survived Auschwitz: A remarkable memoir of love, loss and hope during World War II by Sara Leibovitz, Eti Elboim and translated by Esther Frumkin was powerful, tragic, and compelling. Sara Leibovitz was born Sara Hershkovits in 1928. She grew up in a small village in the Czech Republic which was eventually annexed to Hungary when the Nazis invaded. Today that same little village that Sara grew up in is located in Ukraine. Sara was the oldest daughter of six children. more
Because a majority of Holocaust survivors have now passed away, so few are left to tell their stories. That’s why each and every one of these stories are important so that we should never forget. Sara Leibovits at age 16, was transported to Auschwitz with her parents and her five siblings. Sara was the only survivor. Sara’s story continues beyond her nine months in Auschwitz to the liberation of the camp, her search for her home that no longer existed and her eventual journey to the Land of Israel. more
Poland, 1944. The train slowed and halted with a squeal of the brakes. It felt like we waited in the carriage for an eternity, but Sara Leibovits, a sixteen-year-old Jewish girl, was a passenger on the train, together with her family. Within minutes, their horrific fate was sealed. The little family spent their final minutes together on the platform at Auschwitz before they were ordered in all directions and each left to their own fate. more
when it comes to memoirs about the holocaust, they are always written from a place of pain, but also a place of hope. as a jewish person myself, i have a feeling of reverence towards each and every person who documents their story. the horrors of auschwitz are beyond me, and with the rise of antisemitism in america (as well as islamophobia, racism, xenophobia, etc. ), it is imperative that we read these stories. what is unique about "the girl who survived auschwitz" is that we have the perspective of a woman who survived the holocaust as well as her daughter who had never known the horrrors her mother endured, yet asked. more
This is the story of 16-year-old Sara (Hershkovits) Leibovits, who was forced to make the long journey from her home in Komjat, Czechoslovakia, to Auschwitz-Birkenau along with her parents and siblings and tens of thousands of other Jews in 1944. All of her family except for Sara and her father were immediately exterminated upon arrival at the "Gates of Hell. " Sara's father was forced to work outside the gas chambers while Sara was separated from him to work in the women's camp. For nine months, Sara survived horrible circumstances that no human should have to endure. Her determination to live and tell the story of her family and the atrocities of the Holocaust saved her, and today, she speaks out, giving a voice to those who can no longer speak. more
I read this in a day. What an incredible true story and an amazing woman and her husband who lived through one of the darkest times in history. . more
A touching memoir of a lone survivor of her family from auschwitz. The story tells of a young girls harrowing life before during and after surviving a death camp. The story also tells of her daughter, who tries to come to terms with what her parents survived. This is a story of loss and death but also of hope. A great read for anyone interested in World War 2 and specifically the holocaust. more
‘I survived to tell’Israeli author Sara Leibovits is joined by her daughter Eti Elboim in providing one of the most searingly accurate accounts of Holocaust, a memoir that leaves an indelible imprint on the readers’ minds. Not only is Sara sharing her written account of her survival, but she also offers lectures widely to inform the world about the horrors she endured. The book has been translated from the Hebrew by Esther Frumkin. Before this moving book opens the authors present a stunning thought: ‘Auschwitz is a gaping hole in humanity’s conscience, one that can be filled only by increasing light and goodness in the world. ’ With that strength of purpose, Sara further states, ‘This story is the naked truth. more
I received a copy of this in exchange for my honest review. Thank you NetGalley. I always have a hard time rating and reviewing memoirs. I mean these are someone's personal words. their experiences. more
I received a free copy of, The Girl Who Survived Auschwitz, by Eti Elboim, Sara Leibovits, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Its Poland 1944, Sixteen year old Sara Leibovitz was on a train with her family to Auschwitz, only Sara survived. This story is about her time in Auschwitz, and after such a haunting tale, on a horrible period of time, that should never of been allowed to happen. more
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this honest review voluntarily. I find this a difficult book to review as it's so incredibly personal to the author/s and the subject matter is so sensitive. I apologise in advance if I inadvertently use any incorrect terminology. This book is well written and full of pertinent information regarding the Jewish religion and way of life. As a non religious person I found some of this information interesting and some less so. more
One Girl in Auschwitz by Sara Leibovits and Eti Elboim is a compelling true survival story of a brave Jewish girl during WW2. It is a story of courage, faith and hope set against the backdrop of WW2 Poland, 1944. The book description gives a sneak preview: ‘Poland, 1944. The train slowed and halted with a squeal of the brakes. It felt like they waited in the carriage for an eternity, but eventually, the heavy doors opened, directly into the chaos outside… Sara Leibovits, a 16-year-old Jewish girl, was a passenger on the train, together with her family. more
One Girl In Auschwitz by Sara Leibovits and Eti ElboimSara Leibovits was the only member of her family to survive Auschwitz. Her father managed to exist for a while, because of the job he had been given, so she had his love and guidance for a few extra months. The book is written in duo narration, between Sara who is an Auschwitz survivor, and Eti who is a 2nd generation survivor. It is interesting because they follow through the story of the current time is Sara and 70 years later is Eti. You feel the heartache and pain of surviving in the time of the Holocaust and the heartache and pain of surviving as a child of the survivors, not knowing what the number tattooed on her mother's arm means and knowing that it revolves around a terrible time and wanting to know more but not wanting to inflict any more pain and suffering upon those she holds dear. more
This was a very heartbreaking read, I've read many books about WW2 and this is not just a story, it breaks your heart to read and learn more and more stories of the atrocities that happened in that place, the inhumane treatment and the sadism that only shown the lifeless hearts these evil people had. This is the story of The Girl Who Survived Auschwitz the story of Eti Elboim and Sara Leibovitz, Sara was a very brave girl I admire the strength of this lady, she was able to survive after many atrocities and cold freezing nights, but at the same time she was trying to help as much as she could, I remember that part where she couldn't belive they were finally saved she just kept walking and walking on the cold without knowing where they were heading. many people around them were here in this story. but we also had so many capos who were treating them as if they were not even kids. The Girl Who Survived Auschwitz is a remarkable story and rea, I cried so much and my heart broke many times for Sara, she was so strong no matter how many times the evilness around her tried to not let her conquer. more
This is my 53rs holocaust book; this is adult book. I chose this book because the book cover is pretty. This is new and was release last year December. Sara is a holocaust survivor. Her youngest daughter Eti who wrote the book about her mother. more
I have many good things to say about this book. It is powerful. It was difficult to put down as well as heartbreaking to read. Beautiful tidbits of wisdom and hope are sprinkled throughout. This is an honest re-telling of Sara's experience in one of the most brutal concentration camps in Europe during the last months of Nazi Germany's reign. more
Great read,written by a second generation Holocaust survivor about her mother. Her mother was sent to Auschwitz when she was fifteen yrs. old & survived. She was liberated by the Russians & went on to meet,marry,have children, grandchildren & to talk to hundreds of people about her experience. The book is indeed based on her mother's truth,but is written more like a novel. more
Preface: This book review has nothing to do with the ongoing “war”. This was a Netgalley book I owed a review to, and a book that reflects on a previous genocide and reading it has nothing to do with my views on this current situation. I stand for an end to the violence and genocide. I also stand against antisemitism and hate of any kind. This is a tragic yet beautiful account of an only tragic event in history. more
I’m not even sure where to start. This book is incredible. I have read almost any and every book I can get my hands on that deals with the Holocaust and none have hit me quite like this one. The true story is full of sorrow but also full of hope and the parts where her daughter tells her story helps the reader understand and feel closer. It’s an almost unimaginable realty but so necessary. more
I do not understand people who deny the events of the Holocaust and the atrocities against the Jews. These true, emotional, hit-wrenching stories are still coming out. I cannot even imagine the horrors Sara faced but she does a fantastic job sharing her story. She was the only survivor of her family. I think it is important to read these memoirs and honor everyone in the story. more
Everytime time I read auschwitz memoirs it hits to the core. The horrendous things that happened, How humanity can be so cruel. Reading Sara’s story, what she went through and how she overcome it, really is shocking. A moving memoir of a young girl, becoming the sole survivor or her family after loosing her mother, father and siblings to the horrors of Auschwitz. It tells her story from of her time in Auschwitz, before and after. more
Absolutely amazing. Holocaust memoirs are always heartbreaking. I feel like with every book I read I learn about some new atrocity that I would never believe any human being capable of. But this book also contains a lot of hope. For those survivors who won and continue to win in the name of those they lost. more
Thank you Harper Collins, the authors, and NetGalley for giving me the chance to read and review this book in exchange for an honest review. "This book is a story of rescue, of survival, of faith in the Creator of the world and in miracles, of man's faith in himself, of courage, of heroism, of ingenuity, of strength, of friendship, of caring, of seeking humanity even in the most difficult moments, of seeking the light in the dark depths of suffering and humiliation, of seeking the good in the world within a Hell of evil This is a story of the triumph of good over evil. ". so begins this amazing true story of survival in the face of unspeakable horrors and tragedy. The Holocaust is a topic of history that was both horrified and fascinated me for years. more
5⭐️ This is such a difficult book to read. Telling the true story of her mother’s experience, blended with her experience as the daughter of a survivor all written in a narrative that reads smoothly is a brilliant way to continue sharing the story of the Holocaust. I received this ARC in exchange for my honest review. more
This is probably the best account from a Holocaust survivor that I have ever read. It was haunting and heartbreaking, as all Holocaust biographies are, but it was also so very hope-filled and well written. What an honor it is to be allowed into such a personal, tragic story of one's life. May we never forget. more
Excellent true story. I've read a lot of books about the the holocaust, but this one was the hardest read. There is no sugar coating what happened there. Thankful Sara and her daughter wrote this book so we would know the truth and hopefully learn from history. more
An interesting read. Written by a survivor of Auschwitz and her daughter. What I found interesting is the perspective of her daughter and what it was like to grow up with parents that had survived the Holocaust. more
i couldn’t put this book down what sad story and what she in adored in her teen years . more
A slow read but an important one. Never ever forget what these poor people endured. Never again. more
I received a free advanced copy courtesy of goodreads (thank you. ) The writing is fairly simple, making this book a quick read. I'm a huge fan of WWII reads, in particular those based on true stories. What stood out to me in this story is the fact that Sara realized if she survived she would have no family or home to return to but she persevered anyway. Many stories focus on what happens during the war years, but Sara also gives us a peek into the continued struggles even after leaving Auschwitz. more