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The Dressmakers of Auschwitz

The Extraordinary True Story of the Women Who Sewed to Survive in WW2

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The Dressmakers of Auschwitz

By: Lucy Adlington
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The breathtakingly moving true story of the women who created a fashion workshop within one of WWII's most notorious death camps - and sewed to survive the Holocaust.

'Such a powerful book, so much pain, strong ladies, so much detail, I have read many books on Auschwitz but this one will stay with me for a long time' - READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I couldn't put it down. I spent time feeling angry and I cried, while reading it, but I also laughed on occasions and felt uplifted. I don't think I've ever been more deeply moved by a book. Buy it. Read it. Gift it to friends. This is a very special book.' - READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Just finished reading this incredible book and experiencing an incredible welter of emotions on reading the very personal survival stories of such incredible women - harrowing, humbling & awe-inspiring in equal measure.' - READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

At the height of the Holocaust twenty-five young inmates of the infamous Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, mainly Jewish women and girls, were selected to design, cut, and sew beautiful fashions for elite Nazi women in a dedicated salon. It was work they hoped would spare them from the gas chambers.

Drawing on diverse sources - including interviews with the last surviving seamstress - The Dressmakers of Auschwitz follows the fates, friendships and resistance of these brave women. Historian Lucy Adlington shines light on their extraordinary stories, weaving a remarkable thread of courage and hope through one of the darkest periods of human history.

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Acclaim for The Dressmakers of Auschwitz:

'Fascinating and original' - Alexandra Shulman

'Compelling . . . Adlington tells the stories of the women with clarity and steely precision' - Jewish Chronicle

'An utterly absorbing, important and unique historical read' - Judy Batalion

'Powerful . . . a fascinating account' - Woman©2021 Lucy Adlington 20th Century Art Historical Judaism Military Modern Survival Marriage War Holocaust Inspiring
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The only thing that put me off this story was the audible recording.
There were obvious errors - duplication of sentences (obviously a production issue).
The other error was the mispronunciation of some words which possibly wouldn't have happened if the author had not been reading her own book, and they had used a professional artist.
However, those errors did not distract from the story too much - just irritations really.

Audible

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as a sewing machinist myself I enjoyed listening to how they worked and what they went through to keep alive

enjoyed

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This book, more than any other I’ve read before, evinces the horror and desolation of what the Jewish people endured… knowing that one can never come anywhere close to understanding.
These women - from both sides - will stay with me.

Devastating, beautiful

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This remarkable story should be compulsory reading for every GCSE student. Lucy's straightforward delivery adds enormous power to the incredible suffering and bravery of everyone involved. The detailed descriptions of situations, people, and materials are so relatable, which makes it even more vital that this period of history must never be forgotten.
Thank you Lucy Adlington for an outstanding piece of research.

The harrowing truth

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a well written, well investigated telling of the dressmakers of Auschwitz. Tough to listen to but a history of love, toughness, determination and friendship. Friendship that would last some 70+ years.

A factual history of before, during and following internment in Auschwitz of the dressmakers

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