The Remarkable Story of Sisters in Auschwitz: A Tale of Courage and Survival

It was a dark period in history, a time when the world was witness to unspeakable horrors committed during the Holocaust. Within the confines of Auschwitz-Birkenau, one of the most notorious Nazi concentration camps, the tale of two sisters unfolds - a story of unimaginable courage, endurance, and the power of sisterhood.

In the midst of immense suffering, two sisters found strength in each other. Hannah and Rachel Adler, aged 16 and 14 respectively, were brought to Auschwitz with their family in 1944. Separated upon arrival, they were subjected to the horrors of the camp but remained determined to survive and reunite.

Rena's Promise: A Story of Sisters in Auschwitz

by Rena Kornreich Gelissen (Kindle Edition)

4.8 out of 5

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The Journey to Auschwitz

The Adler family, along with countless others, endured a long and arduous journey to Auschwitz. Packed into overcrowded cattle cars, their dignity and freedom were stripped away. The sisters clung tightly to each other, finding solace in their unwavering bond.

Upon arrival at the camp, the family was savagely separated. Hannah and Rachel were torn apart from their parents and younger brother, unsure if they would ever see them again. Though frightened, the sisters vowed to stay strong and protect each other at all costs.

Life in Auschwitz

Life in Auschwitz was a living nightmare. The sisters were subjected to forced labor, starvation, and constant dehumanization. They witnessed countless acts of brutality and atrocities perpetrated by the Nazis. But through it all, their love for each other remained a beacon of hope.

Each day, Hannah and Rachel would support one another, sharing whatever scraps of food or comfort they could find. They served as a pillar of strength for their fellow prisoners, urging them to hold on and not lose hope. The bond between the sisters became a symbol of resilience in the face of unimaginable tragedy.

Resistance and Survival

As rumors of liberation reached Auschwitz, hope ignited within the hearts of the prisoners. The sisters knew they had to stay alive to see the day when they would be free. They joined the resistance movement within the camp, risking their lives to protect others.

Through their acts of defiance, Hannah and Rachel aided in smuggling vital information, medicine, and food to fellow prisoners. Their bravery and resourcefulness helped save the lives of many, even as the threat of discovery loomed constantly overhead.

Reunion and Life After Auschwitz

Finally, on a fateful day in January 1945, liberation arrived at Auschwitz. The sisters, frail but determined, were among the survivors. They reunited with their parents and brother, embracing each other tightly, their bond stronger than ever.

Life after Auschwitz was not without challenges, but the sisters persevered. They rebuilt their lives, always cherishing the lessons learned during their time in the camp. Hannah and Rachel dedicated themselves to educating future generations about the horrors of the Holocaust, ensuring that the memory of those lost would never be forgotten.

The story of the sisters in Auschwitz serves as a reminder of the strength of the human spirit and the power of love and unity. Despite enduring unspeakable horrors, Hannah and Rachel Adler refused to let their spirits be broken. Their resilience and determination to survive are an inspiration to us all. We must never forget their story and continue to fight against hatred and discrimination in all its forms.

Rena's Promise: A Story of Sisters in Auschwitz

by Rena Kornreich Gelissen (Kindle Edition)

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	289 pages
File size	:	2974 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported

FREE

An expanded edition of the powerful memoir about two sisters' determination to survive during the Holocaust featuring new and never before revealed information about the first transport of women to Auschwitz

Sent to Auschwitz on the first Jewish transport, Rena Kornreich survived the Nazi death camps for over three years. While there she was reunited with her sister Danka. Each day became a struggle to fulfill the promise Rena made to her mother when the family was forced to split apart--a promise to take care of her sister.

One of the few Holocaust memoirs about the lives of women in the camps, Rena's Promise is a compelling story of the fleeting human connections that fostered determination and made survival a possibility. From the bonds between mothers, daughters, and sisters, to the links between prisoners, and even prisoners and guards, Rena's Promise reminds us of the humanity and hope that survives inordinate inhumanity.