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 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 Tätowierer– 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.
December 31, 2018 2 0f 5 stars I enjoyed the beginning, it read like an historical novel. However, towards the end it read more like an agenda. Then at the end, it seemed almost biographical. When I got to the epilogue, it totally read like a true life story. Get to the disclaimer at the very last page… “…a work of fiction…” Really confused and a tad bit annoyed. 🙁 Did Lale and Gita REALLY exist or???? |