Echo Publishing, London, 2018. Reprint. Trade Paperback. Good. Trade Paperback. 277 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Echo Publishing, London, 2018. Reprint. *** CONDITION: This book is in good condition. More specifically: Covers have light creasing. Edges of covers have moderate edgewear and corners are lightly bumped. Spine is uncreased. . Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition. Plastic covering over cover is starting to peel away from edge.. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: The incredible story of the Auschwitz-Birkenau tattooist and the woman he loved.Lale Sokolov is well-dressed, a charmer, a ladies' man. He is also a Jew. On the first transport of men from Slovakia to Auschwitz in 1942, Lale immediately stands out to his fellow prisoners. In the camp, he is looked up to, looked out for, and put to work in the privileged position of Tatowierer the tattooist to mark his fellow prisoners, forever.One of them is a young woman, Gita who steals his heart at first glance. His life given new purpose, Lale does his best through the struggle and suffering to use his position for good.This story, full of beauty and hope, is based on years of interviews author Heather Morris conducted with real-life Holocaust survivor and Auschwitz-Birkenau tattooist Ludwig (Lale) Sokolov. It is heart-wrenching, illuminating, and unforgettable.'Morris climbs into the dark miasma of war and emerges with an extraordinary tale of the power of love' Leah Kaminsky *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Biography & Autobiography; ISBN/EAN: 9781760403171. Inventory No: 23040045.. 9781760403171

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On Jan 31 2018, a reader said:

The Tattooist of Auschwitz is the first novel by Australian author, Heather Morris. At the age of twenty-five, Ludwig (Lale) Eisenberg, a Slovakian Jew, was transported to Auschwitz. He was tattooed with the number 32407. He was transferred 4km down the road to Birkenau (Auschwitz II) where, possibly due to his multi-lingual knowledge, his grooming and his demeanour, he was assigned to help Pepan, the man who tattooed the arm of each Jew entering the camp.

In July of 1942, he was re-tattooing numbers on Jewesses being moved to Birkenau from Auschwitz when he met seventeen-year-old Gisela (Gita) Fuhrmannova. He knew her only by her number, 34902, although he eventually enticed her given name from her. He soon realised he was in love, and he was determined to survive this horrendous experience so that he could live a free life with his beloved Gita.

Being the Tatowierer afforded him some privileges (more food, better accommodation, no hard labour and free passage around the camp), and Lale used it to advantage. But not just for himself. He was resourceful, and managed to feed some of the starving and get better conditions for a few. He saved lives, even while around him death was common, cruel and copious. On many occasions, his actions put him in danger, and his survival against considerable odds had one SS officer asking if he was a cat.

Morris's novel is based on a true story, and the way she was given the facts to transform into this story, related in the Author's note, make an interesting footnote. Also included are some photos of the couple and an Afterword by Lale and Gita's only son, Gary. The basic facts of their lives are given in the Additional Information section, along with a map of Birkenau. Despite the cruelty and suffering, this is a tale of hope and love: a moving and uplifting read.

With thanks to Bonnier Publishing for this copy to read and review.

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Bookseller: Manyhills Books (AU)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 23040045
Title: The Tattooist of Auschwitz
Author: Heather Morris
Format/Binding: Trade Paperback
Book Condition: Used - Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: Reprint
Binding: Paperback
ISBN 10: 1760403172
ISBN 13: 9781760403171
Publisher: Echo Publishing
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 2018
Keywords: BZDB5 Biography & Autobiography; The Tattooist of Auschwitz
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