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The Tattooist of Auschwitz
- Narrated by: Richard Armitage
- Length: 7 hrs and 26 mins
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Summary
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. In that terrible place, Lale was given the job of tattooing the prisoners marked for survival - literally scratching numbers into his fellow victims' arms in indelible ink to create what would become one of the most potent symbols of the Holocaust. 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. If he had been caught, he would have been killed; many owed him their survival.
There have been many books about the Holocaust - and there will be many more. What makes this one so memorable is Lale Sokolov's incredible zest for life. He understood exactly what was in store for him and his fellow prisoners, and he was determined to survive - not just to survive but to leave the camp with his dignity and integrity intact, to live his life to the full. Terrible though this story is, it is also a story of hope and of courage. It is also - almost unbelievably - a love story. Waiting in line to be tattooed, terrified and shaking, was a young girl. For Lale - a dandy, a jack-the-lad, a bit of a chancer - it was love at first sight, and he determined not only to survive himself but to ensure that Gita did, too. His story - their story - will make you weep, but you will also find it uplifting. It shows the very best of humanity in the very worst of circumstances.
Like many survivors, Lale and Gita told few people their story after the war. They eventually made their way to Australia, where they raised a son and had a successful life. But when Gita died, Lale felt he could no longer carry the burden of their past alone. He chose to tell his story.
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- Chantal Robinson
- 24-02-18
mesmerising
very touching and profound book that will leave you thinking for a long time after
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- Jo Green
- 29-03-18
excellent book
Love this book I think because it's a true story it hits you harder. I knew the Germans were bad but my goodness!!
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- Jennifer A. Sweetman
- 04-04-18
heart breakingly good
well read and a superb and heart wrenching tale of determination and love in a concentration camp
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- Felicity Coats
- 23-05-18
Great book.
loved this book. narrated brilliantly. fantastic story, heart warning and a terrible insight to what they went through
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- Mr R Henderson
- 31-05-18
No words can adequately describe this book in the fifteen words permitted. Enthralling and enlightening. Thoroughly recommended
Brilliant. Historically accurate, disturbing, scary, exciting, suspense, emotive, depressing, exciting, hopeful, an enthralling book to listen to.
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- ccb griffiths
- 24-05-18
Gruelling, moving and fascinating
This book was in equal measures gruelling, moving and fascinating. And honest. How to survive in the most inhumane surroundings.
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- Emma
- 06-06-18
truely heartening and heroic true story.
A very gripping book from start to finish. couldnt devour it quick enough. AMAZING listen
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- WendyG
- 22-06-18
Read it
everyone should know this story. Richard Armitage is the most amazing narrator, for me he's just knocked Simon Callow into second place.
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- G R Abrahams
- 05-04-18
Outstanding, a "must"
What made the experience of listening to The Tattooist of Auschwitz the most enjoyable?
well read and a very moving story
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What about Richard Armitage’s performance did you like?
His ability to convey emotion in his voice
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Cry
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- Susan D'Arney
- 07-05-18
Amazing listen
This book is a must to read. It is very hard to take at times but stick with it, it is well worth it. At times I couldn’t listen on for a while as the conditions in the camp were so horrific. However I am really glad I did listen on as such a good book and beautifully read. Thank you
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