Surviving Theresienstadt

Discover the powerful memoir, Surviving Theresienstadt by Vera Schiff, published by McFarland & Co Inc in 2021. This compelling paperback spans 267 pages, chronicling the harrowing experiences of Schiff and her family during the Nazi invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1939.

In this intimate narrative, Vera Schiff shares her family's three-year ordeal in the Theresienstadt ghetto, where they faced unimaginable challenges and hardships. As she reflects on their resilience, the story also delves into life under postwar communism and the family's daring escape to the emerging state of Israel.

Vera Schiff's poignant storytelling offers readers a profound understanding of survival, hope, and the quest for freedom in the face of adversity. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in history, personal narratives, and the enduring spirit of humanity.