The Midwife of Auschwitz: Inspired by a heartbreaking true story, an emotional and gripping World War 2 historical novel (Women of War)
Auschwitz, 1943: As I held the tiny baby in my arms, my fingers traced the black tattoo etched across her little thigh. And I prayed that one day this set of numbers, identical to her mother's, would have the power to reunite a family torn apart by war...
Inspired by an incredible true story, this poignant novel tells of one woman's fight for love, life and hope during a time of unimaginable darkness.
Ana Kaminski is pushed through the iron gates of Auschwitz beside her frightened young friend Ester Pasternak. As they reach the front of the line, Ana steps forward and quietly declares herself a midwife - and Ester her assistant. Their arms are tattooed and they're ordered to the maternity hut. Holding an innocent new-born baby, Ana knows the fate of so many are in her hands, and vows to do everything she can to save them.
When two guards in their chilling SS uniforms march in and snatch a blond-haired baby from its mother it's almost too much for Ana to bear. Consoling the distraught woman, Ana realises amidst the terrible heartache there is a glimmer of hope. The guards are taking the healthiest babies and placing them with German families, so they will survive. And there are whispers the war is nearly over... Ana and Ester begin to secretly tattoo little ones with their mother's numbers, praying one day they might be reunited.
Then, early one morning, Ana notices the small bump under Ester's thin striped clothing...
An absolutely heart-breaking and page-turning WW2 novel of one woman's bravery and determination to bring life and hope into a broken world. Fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Alice Network and The Nightingale will be gripped.
Readers love Anna Stuart:
'An absolute must read. I devoured this book in its entirety... I am almost speechless... a box of Kleenex is mandatory. I absolutely loved this book, historical fiction at its best!... Definitely worth ten stars.' Page Turners, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Whoa! Don't take those tissues away, I'm not quite cried out just yet! Happy tears, sad tears, who knows where one ends and the other begins!... Beautiful, heart-breaking, heart-warming, uplifting and inspirational.' Fiction Books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Community Reviews
Set in the concentration camps at Auschwitz-Birkenua, The Midwife of Auschwitz is based on the true story of Stanisława Leszczyńska, a Polish Midwife played by Ana Kaminski the fictional name given by the author in the book & Ester, a Jewish nurse who were seperated from their families and who survived the brutality of the camp, bring new lives into this world during during the ww ll. The book speaks of the strength women showed in these camps against the barbaric treatment imposed on them by SS officers.
The author have done a fabulous job on the characters, each character is well researched & stands strong & are a mark of their bravery. I found the writing very easy, making it a very well written book. The third part of the book did bring a tear to my eye but i wish the end could be a bit different i.e i wish Ester and Filip reunion could be a bit different instead of bringing it on so sudden. Though, the ending did give me a thought to linger on, with Ester’s child still to be found.
This heartbreaking story is a highly recommended book if you have read The Tattooist of Auschwitz.
Thanks to Netgalley, the Publisher Bookouture and Author Anna Stuart for this ARC.
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