And Yet, I Am Here!

Discover the powerful and poignant memoir, And Yet, I Am Here! by Halina Nelken, published by the University of Massachusetts Press in 2001. This illustrated edition spans 304 pages, chronicling the harrowing journey of a young girl during one of history's darkest times.

At just 15 years old, Halina Nelken's life in Krakow was forever altered when Germany invaded Poland in 1939. Through her deeply personal diary, she shares her experiences in the ghetto and her unimaginable journey through eight Nazi concentration camps, including Plaszow, Auschwitz, and Ravensbruck. Nelken's narrative not only illuminates the struggles faced by Jewish individuals during the Holocaust but also highlights her resilience and indomitable spirit.

This compelling account is essential reading for anyone interested in personal narratives from the Holocaust, providing a unique perspective on survival and hope amidst despair.