“The time has come when I must share my life story . . . some facts from the past that could make a contribution, however small it may be, to the history of mankind.”
The Secret Holocaust Diaries is a haunting eyewitness account of Nonna Lisowskaja Bannister, a remarkable Russian-American woman who saw and survived unspeakable evils as a young girl. For half a century she kept her story secret while living a normal American life. She locked all her photos, documents, diaries, and dark memories from World War II in a trunk. Late in life she unlocked the trunk, first for herself, then for her husband, and now for the rest of the world.
Nonna’s story is one of suffering, torture, and death—but also of incredible acts of kindness that show the ultimate triumph of faith and love over despair and evil. The Secret Holocaust Diaries is in part a tragedy, yet it’s also an unforgettable true story about forgiveness, courage, and hope.
I've just finished this wonderful book, but it was also are hard read for me. After living in Germany all those years I could see the places she was talking about so vividly. This book really kept me up at night . Sometimes it's just hard to explain how a book moves you...if you know what I mean. ;)