Pakiet: Dwie twarze/ Tajemnica z Auschwitz

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• Nina Majewska-Brown

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• Historisches Thema
• Sachliteratur
• Sozialwissenschaften

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Ann, the wife of an SS officer, struggles to adapt to life in Auschwitz with her children. She is alarmed by her husband Hans's exhaustion and nervousness, sensing the weight of his secretive work. The presence of criminals in striped uniforms weighs heavily on her mind, as she fears for Hans's well-being. After grueling shifts at the camp, the SS officers return home to their families, tending to gardens and enjoying leisure activities, while prisoners and local laborers cater to their comforts. Some officers grow attached to this life, unwilling to leave, even post-war. The narrative reveals hidden truths behind the numbers tattooed on arms, unveiling complexities of heroism and cowardice. Stefania Stawowy, wife of a renowned AK partisan, endures the horrors of Auschwitz as a hostage in a male-dominated war. Her battle unfolds in barracks, roll call squares, and under the constant threat of death, compounded by her fears for her children. Despite the unimaginable suffering, she survives the hell of Auschwitz, Ravensbrück, and Flossenbürg, enduring the death march to Zwodau. A connection with Jürgen, an SS guard who also left behind two daughters, complicates her experience, blurring the lines between friendship and love. This poignant tale emphasizes that true heroism often lies with the quiet women who support men in their struggles, paying a heavy price for the legacies of their fathers, husbands, and sons.

• Sprache: Polnisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2020
• Einband: Paperback