A Delayed Life

Discover the extraordinary memoir 'A Delayed Life' by Dita Kraus, a powerful and poignant narrative detailing her journey as the Librarian of Auschwitz. This B-format paperback, published by Random House UK in 2020, encapsulates Dita's life, from her childhood in Prague to her survival through one of history's darkest periods. Born into a Jewish family in 1929, Dita recounts her harrowing experiences during the Holocaust, her time in the Terezin ghetto, and the chilling reality of life in Auschwitz and Bergen-Belsen. With unflinching honesty, she reflects on her resilience and the strength it took to preserve the knowledge and culture of her fellow prisoners through her role as their librarian. Beyond the atrocities, Dita shares the story of her post-war life—her love, her marriage to fellow survivor Otto B Kraus, and the joys and trials of motherhood in Israel. Her memoir, a heart-wrenching account of survival and rebirth, complements the fictional narrative presented in the bestselling 'The Librarian of Auschwitz' by Antonio Iturbe, offering a comprehensive view of her inspiring life. This compelling read is perfect for history enthusiasts and those looking to understand the profound human spirit in the face of adversity. Experience Dita’s story—an incredible journey of hope and humanity. Order now and enjoy FREE shipping from Smartfox NZ, with delivery in up to 10 days. Note: Combined shipping for other products is not available with this item.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529106053
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 480


Description:
The powerful, heart-breaking memoir of Dita Kraus, the real-life Librarian of Auschwitz

Born in Prague to a Jewish family in 1929, Dita Kraus has lived through the most turbulent decades of the twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. Here, Dita writes with startling clarity on the horrors and joys of a life delayed by the Holocaust. From her earliest memories and childhood friendships in Prague before the war, to the Nazi-occupation that saw her and her family sent to the Jewish ghetto at Terezin, to the unimaginable fear and bravery of her imprisonment in Auschwitz and Bergen-Belsen, and life after liberation.

Dita writes unflinchingly about the harsh conditions of the camps and her role as librarian of the precious books that her fellow prisoners managed to smuggle past the guards. But she also looks beyond the Holocaust - to the life she rebuilt after the war- her marriage to fellow survivor Otto B Kraus, a new life in Israel and the happiness and heartbreaks of motherhood.

Part of Dita's story was told in fictional form in the Sunday Times bestseller The Librarian of Auschwitz by Antonio Iturbe. Her memoir tells the full story in her own words.

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