- Written by Heather Morris
- Genre: WW II Historical fiction
- Pages: 256
- Subject headings: WWII, Romantic love, Jewish men and women, concentration camps, tattoo artist
Based on a true story, Lale, a Slovakian Jew becomes a tattooist artist in Auschwitz to survive. While preforming his job, he meets a young inmate named Gita. He promptly falls in love with her and begins a secretive relationship despite the harsh conditions. Their love grows and promises are made to stay together when the war is over. A beautiful love grows out of the ugliness of humanity. Such a wonderfully, hopeful story of courage and survival.
Great choice for a book club!
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