My Mothers Ring, Dana Fitzwater Cornell
My Mothers Ring, Dana Fitzwater Cornell
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My Mother's Ring
A Holocaust Historical Novel

Author: Dana Fitzwater Cornell

Narrator: Mel Foster

Unabridged: 9 hr 2 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 10/25/2016


Synopsis

The Holocaust didn't really end in 1945. Not for everyone. Even after the war, survivors' lives were influenced by their terrifying experiences. Some of them were never able to retell their stories—for others, it took decades.

In My Mother's Ring: A Holocaust Historical Novel, Henryk Frankowski feels compelled to pen his memoir and finally share his poignant story from his hospital bed as he lay dying. His carefree childhood as a Jewish boy in Warsaw, Poland, is never far from his mind as he recalls the tumultuous world he endured during the Holocaust. Henryk speaks uninhibitedly about the intense bond he has with his family, particularly his adoration for his nurturing mother. Ultimately, the Frankowskis' lives are broken apart as World War II ignites and the Nazis storm across Europe, imprisoning and killing millions. As senseless restrictions are implemented, living conditions are compressed, circumstances turn dire, and callous disregard for human life runs rampant, Henryk must find the resilience to carry on. All the while, he dreams of a family reunion in Warsaw . . .

About Dana Fitzwater Cornell

Dana Fitzwater Cornell lives in Virginia with her husband and daughter. Her grandfather fought in the D-Day invasion on Omaha Beach. During World War II her great aunt's family, who was Catholic, spent more than three years as prisoners in three different concentration and labor camps after the Nazis found out that they were sheltering a Jewish girl on their farm in Poland. My Mother's Ring is Dana's first book.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Pam

I am now reading this interesting book about the occupation of Poland during WW2. As all the other books during this time, I am amazed and shocked at the atrocities these fine people had to endure. Will let you know once I'm finished how I rate this book, so far I'm enjoying the read, just not the t......more

Goodreads review by Stephen

A fascinating read, one that I found extremely difficult to put down. The author says to read the book slowly, but I found myself moving quickly through it because I got so involved in the story. While this book is a work of fiction, it is so well written that you get soaked into the story and soon......more