The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather MorrisMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Meet number 32407, Lale Sokolov, a Slovakian Jew who led a life full of promises until it was ripped away in April of 1942. Confused, Lale waited in line to board a train along with many others who were awaiting the same unknown fate. With their belongings, they were all transported like cattle to Auschwitz, a concentration camp.
Meet number 34902, Gita Furman, a Slovakian Jew who was re-tattooed by Lale in Birkenau. When Lale first saw Gita, it was love at first sight. Because of Lale’s relatively privileged position, he kept her and other prisoners alive with his extra rations. He was also involved in trading contraband (jewels) that were given to him by other prisoners. He took those in exchange for food and other provisions provided by locals who came into work camp.
A remarkable, true story of love and survival, The Tattooist of Auschwitz is an extraordinary story about two people who fell in love during horrific and unforgiving times. I highly recommend this book to anyone!
“I tattooed her number on her left hand, and she tattooed her number in my heart.”
-Lale Sokolov, in an interview with Heather Morris
~Dani
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