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How will you be remembered when your days end?

That is not meant to be a morbid question. It’s a proven fact that all of us will die at some point (unless you’re Enoch or Elijah, then you get to skip that step).  Auschwitz Lullaby by Mario Escobar made me consider how I want to be remembered.  I want my children to remember my love, my husband to remember my devotion, and the world to know I tried to leave it a better place than how I found it.

Inspirational and heartbreaking, this book honors the memory of Helene Hannemann.  Though she was given the chance to escape Auschwitz because she was Aryan, she chose to stay with her family.  By using skills and her wits, she made the harsh world of the concentration camp somewhat better because of her efforts and presence.

Auschwitz Lullaby is beautifully readable, despite the harsh subject matter.  I tend to become fully depressed when reading a book about the Holocaust, yet this one has its hopeful moments.  Knowing it was based on a true story made me want to know more about this brave woman and her precious children.  Helene found her strength in motherhood, and I could relate to that.

Though it seems like centuries ago, such hatred and prejudice hasn’t been eliminated completely from our world.  Stories like Auschwitz Lullaby are so necessary!  They serve as evidence of our humanity and our capacity to be inhumane.  These stories shine like beacons to remind us to respect each other’s differences.

Thanks to Thomas Nelson for sending me a copy of this book!