I as able to read a galley of "The Three Sisters" and it didn't disappoint.
Heather Morris worked with the family of three sisters (Cibi, Magda, and Livi) to retell the story of the sisters’ survival. The book begins with the young sisters making a promise to their father to always stay together. It was that promise that saved their lives, and got them through their darkest days. The journey each sister takes is interesting and heartbreaking. I found myself in awe of their resiliency and tenacity. While there’s a great deal of suffering depicted in the story, it’s not as hard core as other Holocaust stories I’ve read, which makes it more appealing to me. I haven’t been able to make it through those types of books. I learned a great deal by viewing the years through the sisters’ eyes and appreciate the willingness for the characters to share their stories with Morris.
I really enjoyed reading
through the many Afterward pieces from the family members of the sisters; and as
Morris writes about life after Auschwitz, I found myself thinking about things
I hadn’t before (survivor guilt, continued racism, etc.). This series is one of
my favorite pieces of historical fiction and I look forward to reading what’s
next from Morris.
Two of my favorite quotes:
“How many stories like these do
survivors have to endure?”
“That we shouldn’t look at each day as a series of tasks we
have to get through, but to see each twenty-four hours as a gift from God and
cherish individual moments.”
Pre-Order from Amazon The Three Sisters will be released on October 5th.
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