I would say that this is a must-read * Stephen Writes *The Tattooist of Auschwitz is unique as it offers an in-depth and extensive personal experience of an ordinary individual in the face of the warfare. Millions of people died and many survived with horrible scars because of the atrocities. "The Tattooist of Auschwitz is the story of hope and survival against incredible odds and the power of love." I found the end of the book very emotional as the reader learns what happened to Lale and Gita in the years after Auschwitz. Last Updated on June 10, 2020, by eNotes Editorial. What an amazing man. Life-affirming - one man's determination to survive and live a full life with the woman he loved If he had been caught he would have been killed; many owed him their survival. Finally I will use the words of Lale "If you wake up in the morning, it is a good day" that it is. Survival as Resistance. Earn 2 Qantas Points per $1 spent. It left me feeling heartbroken and humble * Emma's Book Blog *The Tattooist of Auschwitz is a book that still brings shivers to my spine and tears to my eyes * writing.ie *The writing style of this novel is intriguing. The survivors and those that lost their lives deserve for their stories to live on. A million times yes! It is due to be published in January 2018 and I hand on heart urge everyone to read it. * The Shelter of Books *He was so brave and many people survived thanks to him. I very much enjoyed reading this, and I envy the author for the precious hours she was able to spend with such a forgiving, peaceful human being. a story about the extremes of human behaviour: calculated brutality alongside impulsive and selfless acts of love. * Chloe Metzger *Somehow both Lale and Gita survive - this isn't a spoiler, this is a true story and so we know at the outset they survive but it's in the how that keeps us riveted and shaking our heads in amazement at the courage, the determination to survive and the love these two have for each other. * Pam Reader *It tells an incredibly powerful story that so many people had to live through. But in spite of personal hardships the tattooist helps others to survive -- even at great personal risk to himself. If you're anything like me when reading it it will make you feel every emotion possible and you'll cry both sad and happy tears. It's something you need to read to believe because the tale is like something out of a movie. Heather has done a wonderful job in relating Lala's story. It's a triumph * Jill Mansell *A truly remarkable read -- Dan Walker * BBC Breakfast *Extraordinary - moving, confronting and uplifting . Heather provides the reader with the right balance of facts, the reality of the death camps, emotions, humour and most importantly, love. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Lale's story will stay with me and those who have read The Tattooist of Auschwitz. A brave story shared with an author who delivers it perfectly for one man, and his love affair, who would not be defeated * Netgalley Reviewer *I don't like reading war time books because they get too depressing or too political. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. It cheapens and defiles the worst atrocity in the history of mankind. Your points will be added to your account once your order is shipped. Harper Paperbacks; Illustrated edition (4 September 2018). It is heart-wrenching, illuminating, and unforgettable * Dressed To Read *This is a hugely involved and involving story of love in an impossible place...an inspiring story * Waterford Today *the stories of survivors need to be told, without them there is more chance we will repeat the past. Never forget * A Song of Book and Coffee *One of the most life affirming, courageous, unforgettable and human stories of the Holocaust: the love story of The Tattooist of Auschwitz * The Hunt Post *A moving true love story that also solves a historical puzzle about the tattooist's identity * Church Times *This is an important story and I am glad that Lale got the chance to tell it. Lale used the infinitesimal freedom of movement that this position awarded him to exchange jewels and money taken from murdered Jews for food to keep others alive. It's easy to read, though not an easy subject, and you will cry - but I can't recommend it enough * The Pool *You will not regret adding this beautifully written book to your summer reading list * The Meath Herald *Brilliant and heart-breaking -- Louise Minchin * BBC Breakfast *Most important book I've read this year... Can't recommend it highly enough -- Phil Williams * BBC Radio 5 Live *A phenomenon * The Times *Based on a true, moving and uplifting story, this is a life-affirming, courageous and unforgettable tale * Western Morning News *Will stay with me for a very long time -- Sarah Mack * Sunday Post *Beguiling * The Guardian *, You have exclusive products in your cart that are only available to Booktopia Book Club Members. It shows the very best of humanity in the very worst of circumstances. I have never read any WWII fiction with this type of perspective and I was in awe of the atrocities he experienced were explained. It was heart-breaking and humbling to see the strength of the human spirit in the face of death. A must read WW2 novel * The Welsh Librarian *Would I recommend this story? The Tattooist of Auschwitz is a compelling and unforgettable story of hope and courage that is so beautifully written based on interviews with Holocaust Survivor Auschwitz-Birkenau Tattooist Ludwig (Lale) Sokolov. * Sissi Reads *A powerful and deeply moving story of survival and also a remarkable love story * The Last Word *The Tattooist of Auschwitz is very much a story of survival. That it is * Netgalley Reviewer *What I loved so much about this book is that it actually made me stop and think; each and every one of those people, regardless of their number or rank within the system or whether they survived or didn't, had their own story. "The Tattooist of Auschwitz is the story of hope and survival against incredible odds and the power of love." In the canon of Holocaust books, this scrapes the barrel. I couldn't put this book down and ended up reading it in one three hour sitting last night. It has no poetry, no soul, no dramatic tension, no suspense. a sincere...moving attempt to speak the unspeakable * The Sunday Times *What an extraordinary and important book this is. In April 1942, Lale Sokolov, a Slovakian Jew, is forcibly transported to the concentration camps at Auschwitz-Birkenau. * Hannah Reads *Stories of the Holocaust will always be harrowing and shocking no matter how many have gone before, but the character of Lale Sokolov makes this one uniquely romantic, life-affirming and even funny in places. Format Paperback | 288 pages Publication date 01 Feb 2018; Publisher Bonnier Echo; Imprint Echo Publishing; Publication City/Country Australia; ISBN10 1760403172; ISBN13 9781760403171; Bestsellers rank 19,650 His story - their story - will make you weep, but you will also find it uplifting. The author has done an incredible job of retelling Lale and his Gita's story, at times I felt I was there alongside him, I felt his despair, his pain and those moments when it would have been easier to have given up than live another day. This beautiful, illuminating tale of hope and courage is based on interviews that were conducted with Holocaust survivor and Auschwitz-Birkenau tattooist Ludwig (Lale) Sokolov-an unforgettable love story in the midst of atrocity. The fact that this is a true story makes it all the more horrific, yet it has glimmers of hope and humour and ultimately love. Love happened, and the unlikely, nay downright impossible, happened, and this heartfelt book is a very enjoyable presentation of that. I find it hard to imagine anyone who would not be drawn in, confronted and moved. This beautiful, illuminating tale of hope and courage is based on interviews that were conducted with Holocaust survivor and Auschwitz-Birkenau tattooist Ludwig (Lale) Sokolov--an unforgettable love story in the midst of atrocity. The hope that sustained him amongst the horrors of the concentration camps, and the love he found, is told with sensitivity and grace. A Gentleman in Moscow: The worldwide bestseller, "The Tattooist of Auschwitz is the story of hope and survival against incredible odds and the power of love."--. Fully verified - Lale Sokolov's background and story has been fact-checked against all available documentary evidenceThe Story Ludwig "Lali" Sokolov, also known as The Tattooist of Auschwitz, was an Austro-Hungarian-born Slovak-Australian businessman and a Holocaust survivor. It's beautifully written as fiction, even though it's a true story. Heather Morris is a native of New Zealand, now resident in Australia. An extraordinary story of an extraordinary love... * Lancashire Evening Post *The story, the tale of Lale and Gita is so memorable * Much Ado About Books *This book is unmissable. The Tattooist of Auschwitz lesson plan contains a variety of teaching materials that cater to all learning styles. Only those prisoners selected for work were issued serial numbers; those prisoners sent directly to the gas chambers were not registered and received no tattoos.Initially, the SS authorities marked prisoners who were in the infirmary or who were to be executed with their camp serial number across the chest with indelible ink. Whilst not warm and fuzzy, this book needs to be read. The Tattooist of Auschwitz is a powerful and deeply moving story of survival and also a remarkable love story. It is the triumph of the human spirit.Whether you've never read a Holocaust book before or you've read hundreds, The Tattooist of Auschwitz is definitely worth a read * Mum of Three World *Knowing that the characters within the story were real and the story that they had to tell was just as real really affected me and made the story all the more enjoyable for me. This review doesn't come close to doing The Tattooist of Auschwitz justice. The book was very well written and it was easy to read. The Tattooist quietly saves many under the watchful eye of his captors, gathering supporters, friends and lives as he goes. Filed under auschwitz, germany, history, holocaust, judaism, nazis, world war ii, 1/30/18. This is one book that will haunt me for a long time to come, but I think it's a book everyone should read. This item cannot be shipped to your selected delivery location. A story of impact, shocking and proving that true love can overcome any storm, any atrocity. Despite the horrors within its pages, this is also a tale of love, friendships, and hope. No place here for maudlin sentimentality or over indulgence. It offers a unique perspective of the war that I hadn't encountered before * Noctua Review *Heather has done a wonderful job in relating Lale's story. --Popsugar "Based on a true story, the wrenching yet riveting tale of Lale's determination to survive the camp with Gita is a moving testament to the power of kindness, ingenuity, and hope." "The Tattooist of Auschwitz is an extraordinary document, a story about the extremes of human behavior existing side by side: calculated brutality alongside impulsive and selfless acts of love. This is a completely extraordinary, real life story of survival and love. You can only buy a maximum of 10 copies per account of this exclusive Book Club edition. LitCharts Teacher Editions. Heather originally wrote Lale's story as a screenplay - which ranked high in international competitions - before reshaping it into her debut novel. Waiting in line to be tattooed, terrified and shaking, was a young girl. Everyone should read this unforgettable book * But Books Are Better *I don't think I've ever felt happier about a love story than now. In a season of such events, it’s just as improbable that in front of 16 witnesses occupying the crowded plaza of a Brooklyn housing project one … I generally would like to thank Lale Soklov for letting Heather Morris share his story of how he fought for his survival and for the one he loved. I would say it's an 'easy read' but it's certainly not, due to the subject matter - instead, it's difficult and disturbing at times. The close bond forged between author and protagonist in the three years preceding the latter's death in 2006 provides the text with the authenticity of a memoir. His soul cries for those who are gone all while he continues to survive is a place of pure death. As a reader you cannot help but be affected by this account the simplicity of the story telling only adds to the poignancy... * Library Thing *This is an outstanding read...An extremely powerful and absorbing read that had me in tears at the most surprising moments and it will be making an appearance in my Top Ten of 2017. Releases March 2, 2021. A tablet in Auschwitz states “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it “. Risking his own life, he uses his privileged position to exchange jewels and money from murdered Jews for food to keep his fellow prisoners alive. It tells the true story of Lale Sokolov, a Jewish prisoner who had a secret love affair within the walls of the concentration camp. A… The Tattooist of Auschwitz is based on the true story of Lale and Gita Sokolov, two Slovakian Jews, who survived Auschwitz and eventually made their home in Australia. Lale with compassion and sensitivity, tattoos numbers on the arms of prisoners. This sense returned as I read this book ,knowing that what I read had occurred. * The Bookseller *Nothing that I could possibly write here would be eloquent enough to convey to you how powerful and moving this book was. It is an outstanding read so please read it and pass the book on to the younger generation * Country Wives *Extraordinary and heartbreaking * Aberdeen Press and Journal *What a wonderfully moving read! Lale was not just a typical prisoner of Auschwitz concentration camp- he was the tattooist. If I could have given this negative stars, I would. Heather Morris’s 2018 novel The Tattooist of Auschwitz is based on the true story of Lale Sokolov (born Ludwig Eisenberg), a Slovakian Jew and Holocaust survivor. It is an emotional journey, and even now I still feel the emotion as I write this review, a few days after reading the book. It is an emotional journey, and even now I still feel the emotion as I write this review, a few days after reading the book * Vonnibee *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. This is a remarkable achievement * The Tablet *Grim and distressing yet it shows, like Schindler's List, the power of humanity's bravery and compassion * Nudge Book *Despite the subject matter, I found this a very easy read. The Tattooist of Auschwitz is based on the true story of Lale and Gita Sokolov, two Slovakian Jews who survived Auschwitz and eventually made their home in Australia. It delivers a concise immediacy that suggests confident, uncluttered movement as the narrative proceeds, gathering momentum and delivering its powerful storyline. * Writing Wolves *I really did appreciate it was inspired by the true events of a couple; both humbling and heartbreaking, I was captivated by their love story. The love story between Lale and Gita is a constant thread through the narrative, but it does not overwhelm Lale's own story. * The Literary Sofa *The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris was very bit as harrowing as I expected, and I could not put it down. * Off The Shelf Books *This is in my opinion another book that should be read in schools to teach about the Holocaust and how it affected the people then and how it should teach us lessons for the future. * Nudge Books, Bookhugger review 5/5* *I couldn't put this book down. The Tattooist of Auschwitz was one of those for me...we know at the outset they survive but it's in the how that keeps us riveted and shaking our heads in amazement at the courage, the determination to survive and the love these two have for each other * WeeSied *The Tattooist of Auschwitz is a very powerful and emotional read. Edited extract from The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris (Bonnier Publishing Australia, $30), out February 1. Of course, I gave this 5 stars. Structurally it seems to use Lale's experiences as a warped theme park ride through the bad bits of Birkenau and Auschwitz. Spend another $0 to be eligible for membership* and buy these products. Releases January 22, 2021. The central character is abhorrent and the events that he is supposed to have survived stretch credibility to breaking point and beyond. The Tattooist of Auschwitz was one of those for me...we know at the outset they survive but it's in the how that keeps us riveted and shaking our heads in amazement at the courage, the determination to survive and the love these two have for each other * WeeSied * The Tattooist of Auschwitz is a very powerful and emotional read. And, most amazing of all, it's a true story... simply incredible * Best Magazine *A powerful evocation of the everyday horrors of life as a prisoner in a concentration camp . Overview. * Secret Library Book Blog *Out of one of the worst periods of human history comes an inspirational story of love, hope and survival... a beacon of light amidst the dark ruins of the Holocaust.Lale's harrowing but unforgettable story is one of beauty and brutality, life and death, humanity and inhumanity, but through it all the flame of hope never dies. * The Belgian Reviewer *I absolutely loved this book and thought it was a powerful and emotional story of survival in such an awful time. * Jeanz Book Read and Review *Lale's harrowing but unforgettable story is one of beauty and brutality, life and death, humanity and inhumanity, but through it all the flame of hope never dies. But in spite of personal hardships the tattooist helps others to survive -- even at great personal risk to himself. This Study Guide consists of approximately 38 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Tattooist of Auschwitz. I really admired Lale from the very start of this novel, his positivity and his determination to survive shine through from the very beginning and it was wonderful to see how he tries to give Gita hope when she sees none. Hope is what we all need to keep us going and it is extraordinary that in Auschwitz some of the prisoners could find hope. Given the right author, this could have been a masterpiece. He did not speak publicly about his wartime experiences until after the death of his wife in … As long as there is ink and paper the stories need to be told because there is always one we haven't heard. It would be an honor to have met Lale Sokolov * Slightly Cracked Belle *'Lale did what had to be done to survive, but he also boosted morale and saved inestimable lives by appropriating food and medical supplies from right under the noses of the SS Death's Head Units. In April 1942, Lale Sokolov, a Slovakian Jew, is forcibly transported to the concentration camps at Auschwitz-Birkenau. I longed for Lale and Gita's happiness and future, but I was also haunted by all those who didn't achieve either. I would recommend it unreservedly to anyone, whether they'd read a hundred Holocaust stories or none." This is an emotional book about the importance of hope and is thought provoking and inspiring. The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris (Bonnier Publishing Australia, $30) is out on February 1. * The Book Trail *The Tattooist of Auschwitz, is a tale that will live long in the minds of its readers.Morris weaves Lale's story into a mesmerising fictional narrative, that at times leaves the reader astonished not purely by what Lale witnesses and experiences, but the determination and resolve of this man. The Tattooist of Auschwitz is based on the true story of Lale and Gita Sokolov, two Slovakian Jews who survived Auschwitz and eventually made their home in Australia. Shop thousands of Books, Audio Books, DVDs, Calendars, Diaries and Stationery, then proceed to checkout. The Tattooist of Auschwitz The five million copy bestseller and one of the bestselling books of the 21st Century. One last thing I need to say, have the tissues at hand and be prepared to read late into the night and have this book take over your mind and thoughts from the very beginning to the very end. I have been to Auschwitz and I have to say up front it changed me, walking through those gates I could feel the pain and anguish, this is not me been fanciful in my words but truth, to stand in the shadows of such a harrowing place made me count my blessings and thank god that I am alive and well. Lale is the novel’s protagonist, and the majority of the novel follows his story. A vivid, harrowing, and ultimately hopeful re-creation of Lale Sokolov's experiences as the man who tattooed the arms of thousands of prisoners with what would become one of the most potent symbols of the Holocaust, The Tattooist of Auschwitz is also a testament to the endurance of love and humanity under the darkest possible conditions. * Clues and Reviews *This is definitely a book that will stay with me for a very long time. I had tears in my eyes while reading this, and by the time I reached the Author's Note and additional information I was properly crying. One day in July 1942, Lale, prisoner 32407, comforts a trembling young woman waiting in line to have the number 34902 tattooed onto her arm. The lengths that Lale goes through to protect Gita were astonishing and their will to survive was fascinating. I was so totally blown away by this book that I am really struggling to find words for the emotions it evoked in me. It's a readable, sensitive, morally complicated and engrossing story * Those Precious Stolen Moments *The Tattooist of Auschwitz is a story of love against all the odds. It gives you the incentive to see the good in every day despite the struggles we each face * Basic Gonzo *This was one of the most moving, haunting and uplifting stories I have ever read * Busy Raising Wild Things *I would definitely recommend that you read this book. For that alone, readers should be indebted to Morris: Lale was a man of Herculean moral strength, and his Odyssean story of humanity, survival and eventual reunion with Gita, deserves a wide audience * Jewish Chronicle *I honestly didn't realise how emotionally invested in this book I was until I put it down and had tears streaming down my face. The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris is a heart-wrenching love story in a Nazi holocaust camp. --Graeme Simsion, internationally-bestselling author of The Rosie Project. It is also - almost unbelievably - a love story. Above all, it is an engrossing read * Historical Novel Society *a compelling and unforgettable story of hope, courage and survival * Nenagh Guardian *A 5 star read from me - tough and shocking but I feel it's important these stories are still told so we never forget what took place. We need as many memories of the Holocaust as we can retain, and this is a moving and ultimately uplifting story of love, loyalties and friendship amidst the horrors of war. Please try your request again later. In 1942, Lale Sokolov arrived in Auschwitz-Birkenau. * The Bookbag *A beautifully written harrowing story of one man's will to survive in Auschwitz...it is a story of hope and endurance and a beauty that emerges when all around is painted in black. It is beautifully written, desperately sad and at the same time triumphant. Something went wrong. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 September 2018. Such is life... and at these times we, as the listener, were uplifted by these small victories * ReviewsFeed *Powerful, emotional, and unforgettable. An extraordinary story of an extraordinary love... * Chorley Guardian *My words here will never do justice to such an important subject. 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