Lily's Promise by Lily Ebert & Dov Forman - Holocaust Survivor Memoir - Non Fiction Paperback

Details:
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781035059997
Publisher: Pan (Pan Macmillan)

Overview:
Lily's Promise is the Sunday Times top 10 bestselling memoir of Auschwitz survivor Lily Ebert, written with her great-grandson Dov Forman. This updated paperback edition carries a foreword by King Charles III and includes the story of Lily being awarded an MBE. Blending harrowing wartime testimony with a modern social-media discovery that reunited Lily with a piece of her own history, it is essential reading for anyone drawn to Holocaust history, survivor memoirs, and stories of extraordinary resilience.

About the Book:
Lily's Promise traces Lily Ebert's life from a contented childhood in Hungary through the horror of deportation to Auschwitz in 1944, where she lost her mother and two youngest siblings within hours of arrival. The book follows Lily's fierce determination to protect her surviving sisters through slave labour in a munitions factory and a brutal death march, capturing acts of quiet defiance and sisterly solidarity that carried them through. Written with clarity and emotional honesty, the memoir does not shy away from the brutality of the camps, yet it is ultimately a story of endurance, memory, and hope. A striking modern thread runs through the narrative: after liberation, an American soldier gave Lily a banknote inscribed with a message of hope, and decades later Dov Forman used social media to trace the family of that GI, turning a private wartime promise into a story that captivated readers worldwide. This edition also reflects Lily's later life, including her recognition with an MBE and the honour of a foreword from King Charles III. Together, the authors have crafted a book that works as both a vital historical record and a deeply personal family story, encouraging readers to reflect on memory, forgiveness, and the responsibility of bearing witness for future generations.

Key Benefits:

• A first-hand Auschwitz survivor account verified and celebrated as a Sunday Times bestseller.
• Bridges history and the present day through a real-life social media discovery.
• Includes a foreword by King Charles III and Lily's MBE recognition in this updated edition.
• Ideal for book clubs, history students, and readers of memoir and biography.
• A moving, thoughtfully written gift for anyone interested in WWII history or personal resilience.

About the Author:
Lily Ebert BEM was a Holocaust survivor born in Hungary who endured Auschwitz before rebuilding her life in Israel and later the UK. She dedicated her later years to Holocaust education, becoming an internationally recognised voice for remembrance before her passing in 2024. Dov Forman is her great-grandson, who began sharing Lily's testimony on social media as a teenager, helping her story reach a global audience and co-authoring this memoir to preserve her voice for future generations.

Why You'll Love This Memoir:
Honest, harrowing, and ultimately uplifting, Lily's Promise offers a rare first-hand Holocaust testimony made vividly relevant through a real modern-day connection, making it unforgettable and essential reading.

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