The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris

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The Tattooist of Auschwitz is a powerful and heartbreaking novel based on the true story of Lale Sokolov, a Slovakian Jew who was forced to tattoo identification numbers on fellow prisoners in Auschwitz. The book follows Lale’s remarkable journey as he navigates the horrors of the concentration camp while finding love with a fellow prisoner named Gita. Through their relationship, the novel explores themes of survival, hope, and the strength of the human spirit in the darkest of circumstances.

Morris tells the story with simplicity and compassion, allowing the events and emotions to speak for themselves. The writing is direct and unadorned, which some readers find moving while others feel it lacks literary polish. Despite this, the emotional core of the novel is undeniable. The book sheds light on the quiet heroism of those who endured the unimaginable, and Lale’s story serves as a poignant reminder of both the cruelty and the resilience found within humanity. And now a major new series on SKY! Let me know if you've seen it and what you think?

Heather Morris is a New Zealand-born author who now lives in Australia. Before writing full-time, she worked in a hospital while also studying and writing screenplays. She met Lale Sokolov in his later years and spent several years recording his story, which eventually became her debut novel.

Morris has since written companion novels, including Cilka’s Journey and Three Sisters, continuing to explore stories of courage from the Holocaust.

Since its publication in 2018, The Tattooist of Auschwitz has become an international bestseller, selling over twelve million copies worldwide and translated into more than forty languages. It has also inspired a forthcoming television series, ensuring that Lale and Gita’s story will reach new generations. The novel’s global success speaks to its emotional impact and the continued importance of remembering history through personal stories.

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