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Escaping the Holocaust to Freedom: 50th Anniversary Edition with New Afterword

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A Compelling and Inspiring Story of Survival and Resilience

Escaping the Holocaust to Freedom recounts the incredible journey of Holocaust survivor Hedi Steinberg. Born in Czechoslovakia in 1924, Hedi was just a teenager when the Nazis invaded her country. Over the next six years, she would endure unimaginable horrors, including imprisonment in the Auschwitz and Bergen-Belsen concentration camps.

Journey to America: Escaping the Holocaust to Freedom/50th Anniversary Edition with a New Afterword from the Author

by Sonia Levitin

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Despite the unimaginable suffering she endured, Hedi never lost hope. With courage and resilience, she escaped from Bergen-Belsen in 1945 and made her way to freedom. After the war, Hedi dedicated her life to sharing her story and educating others about the Holocaust. She became a tireless advocate for tolerance and understanding, speaking to audiences around the world.

This 50th Anniversary Edition of Escaping the Holocaust to Freedom features a new afterword by the author, reflecting on the enduring legacy of the Holocaust and the importance of fighting against intolerance and hatred. Filled with vivid firsthand accounts and powerful insights, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Holocaust, World War II, or the indomitable spirit of human survival.

About Hedi Steinberg

Hedi Steinberg was born in Czechoslovakia in 1924. During the Holocaust, she was imprisoned in the Auschwitz and Bergen-Belsen concentration camps. After the war, she escaped from Bergen-Belsen and made her way to freedom. She eventually settled in the United States, where she became a tireless advocate for Holocaust education and remembrance.

Hedi Steinberg passed away in 2012 at the age of 88. She is survived by her son, Jiri, and her daughter, Eva. Her legacy continues through the Hedi Steinberg Holocaust Education Center, which she founded in 2004.

Reviews

"Escaping the Holocaust to Freedom is a powerful and inspiring story of survival and resilience. Hedi Steinberg's firsthand account of the Holocaust is a stark reminder of the horrors of that time. But it is also a story of hope and redemption. Hedi's courage and determination are an inspiration to us all." - Elie Wiesel, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate

"Escaping the Holocaust to Freedom is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the Holocaust and its enduring legacy. Hedi Steinberg's story is a powerful reminder of the importance of tolerance and understanding. It is a story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it." - Steven Spielberg, Academy Award-winning director

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Escaping the Holocaust to Freedom: 50th Anniversary Edition with New Afterword is available now at all major bookstores. Order your copy today and be inspired by Hedi Steinberg's incredible story of survival and resilience.

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Journey to America: Escaping the Holocaust to Freedom/50th Anniversary Edition with a New Afterword from the Author

by Sonia Levitin

4.5 out of 5