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Discover the powerful narrative of Cilka's Journey, a compelling historical novel set against the harrowing backdrop of World War II. In 1942, at just sixteen years old, Cilka is taken to Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp where she endures unimaginable trauma. Captivatingly written by a talented author, this poignant tale evolves as Cilka, marked by beauty and resilience, finds herself forced into dangerous situations. Rearranging her life, she learns that power—sometimes unwittingly granted—can be a means of survival. After liberation, Cilka is wrongly accused and sent to Vorkuta, a grim Siberian prison camp, where she continues to face relentless hardships. This gripping story illustrates the horrors of these unique female experiences in concentration camps, revealing thrilling moments of courage and compassion amidst brutality. Her journey, portraying the strength of the human spirit, emphasizes Cilka’s inner resilience as she cares for fellow prisoners and unexpectedly discovers love with a man named Aleksandr. Based on real historical events, Cilka's Journey is a testament to the unbreakable will of women in adversity. As a sequel to The Tattooist of Auschwitz, this emotionally charged novel transcends mere storytelling to deliver an unforgettable tribute to survival and hope in the darkest times. Perfect for readers who appreciate historical fiction rich with profound themes, Cilka's Journey is one book that will evoke tears and inspire strength long after the last page is turned. With 448 pages of captivating prose, this brand new copy provides readers with an opportunity to immerse themselves in a truly remarkable tale.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760686048
Year: 2019
Publisher: Bonnier Echo
Pages: 448
Description:
In 1942 Cilka is just sixteen years old when she is taken to Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp. The Commandant at Birkenau, Schwarzhuber, notices her long beautiful hair, and forces her separation from the other women prisoners. Cilka learns quickly that power, even unwillingly given, equals survival.
After liberation, Cilka is charged as a collaborator for sleeping with the enemy and sent to a desolate, brutal prison camp in Siberia known as Vorkuta, inside the Arctic Circle.
Innocent and imprisoned once again, Cilka faces challenges both new and horribly familiar. When she makes an impression on a female doctor, Cilka is taken under her wing and begins to tend to the ill in the camp, struggling to care for them under unimaginable conditions. Cilka finds endless resources within herself as she confronts death and faces terror, each day a battle for survival. And when she nurses a man called Aleksandr, Cilka finds that despite everything that has happened to her, there is room in her heart for love.
Based on what is known of Cilka's time in Auschwitz, and on the experience of women in Siberian prison camps, Cilka's Journey is the breathtaking sequel to The Tattooist of Auschwitz. A powerful testament to the triumph of the human will in adversity, Cilka's Journey will make you weep, but it will also leave you with the remarkable story of one woman's fierce determination to survive, against all odds.
'She was the bravest person I ever met' - Lale Sokolov, The Tattooist of Auschwitz
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760686048
Year: 2019
Publisher: Bonnier Echo
Pages: 448
Description:
In 1942 Cilka is just sixteen years old when she is taken to Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp. The Commandant at Birkenau, Schwarzhuber, notices her long beautiful hair, and forces her separation from the other women prisoners. Cilka learns quickly that power, even unwillingly given, equals survival.
After liberation, Cilka is charged as a collaborator for sleeping with the enemy and sent to a desolate, brutal prison camp in Siberia known as Vorkuta, inside the Arctic Circle.
Innocent and imprisoned once again, Cilka faces challenges both new and horribly familiar. When she makes an impression on a female doctor, Cilka is taken under her wing and begins to tend to the ill in the camp, struggling to care for them under unimaginable conditions. Cilka finds endless resources within herself as she confronts death and faces terror, each day a battle for survival. And when she nurses a man called Aleksandr, Cilka finds that despite everything that has happened to her, there is room in her heart for love.
Based on what is known of Cilka's time in Auschwitz, and on the experience of women in Siberian prison camps, Cilka's Journey is the breathtaking sequel to The Tattooist of Auschwitz. A powerful testament to the triumph of the human will in adversity, Cilka's Journey will make you weep, but it will also leave you with the remarkable story of one woman's fierce determination to survive, against all odds.
'She was the bravest person I ever met' - Lale Sokolov, The Tattooist of Auschwitz