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The Violinist of Auschwitz
- Narrated by: Alison Campbell
- Length: 12 hrs and 41 mins
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Summary
Auschwitz, 1943: In the depths of hell, can hope rise? And can love triumph over hatred?
Based on the unforgettable true story of Alma Rosé, The Violinist of Auschwitz brings to life one of history’s most fearless, inspiring, and courageous heroines. Alma’s bravery saved countless lives, bringing hope to those who had forgotten its meaning....
In Auschwitz, every day is a fight for survival. Alma is inmate 50381, the number tattooed on her skin in pale blue ink. She is cooped up with thousands of others, torn from loved ones, trapped in a maze of barbed wire. Every day people disappear, never to be seen again.
This tragic reality couldn’t be further from Alma’s previous life. An esteemed violinist, her performances left her audiences spellbound. But when the Nazis descend on Europe, none of that can save her....
When the head of the women’s camp appoints Alma as the conductor of the orchestra, performing for prisoners trudging to work as well as the highest-ranking Nazis, Alma refuses: “They can kill me, but they won’t make me play”. Yet she soon realizes the power this position offers: She can provide starving girls with extra rations and save many from the clutches of death.
This is how Alma meets Miklos, a talented pianist. Surrounded by despair, they find happiness in joint rehearsals, secret notes, and concerts they give side by side - all the while praying that this will one day end. But in Auschwitz, the very air is tainted with loss, and tragedy is the only certainty.... In such a hopeless place, can their love survive?
This devastatingly heartbreaking yet beautifully hopeful tale proves that even in the darkest of days, love can prevail - and give you something to live for. Fans of The Choice, The Tattooist of Auschwitz, and The Orphan Train will lose their hearts to this magnificent tale.
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- Mrs. Beverley J. Matthews
- 28-01-21
The band played on
Highly recommend this book, once started I couldn’t put it down.
Based on a true story of Auschwitz orchestra and how they managed to survive the death camp
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- K. J. Bute
- 16-07-24
The power of music in terrible suffering
This is by far the best of the many books I have read on Auschwitz The epilogue gives details of the many sources used so one can be sure of its truth . Amazing that one gifted violinist could motivate and transform a community through her passion for music, high standards of performance even for the enemy and utter personal devotion to 'her girls' It also indicates the transforming power of music to heal and motivate and unite a suffering community in dreadful conditions even at such great personal cost.
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- Fee
- 24-03-21
brilliant moving book
I listened to it start to finish bearly stopping wow what a read .well written moving , absorbing,
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- rhiannon pugh
- 24-08-22
a fantastic book
it made me cry not the best when you are listening at work my client ask if I was OK
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- Christina
- 22-02-23
A young woman’s tale
The story was great based on real life events. It gave a great insight into Auschwitz and the music history there. There was a kind of love story near the end too so it gives a bit of everything. It wasn’t as good as other Auschwitz books I have read previously but still worth a read if you like this type of thing.
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- jacks247
- 25-06-21
Disappointing. A sickly sweet love story pretending to be a gritty novel
Based on a true story but told too gushingly. Sickly. Regret buying it. You’ll love it if you like a love story but it wasn’t for me.
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