The Tattooist of Auschwitz
3 books
Here are 3 books from The Tattooist of Auschwitz series by Heather Morris and Heather Morris. Start with The Tattooist of Auschwitz (2018), then read the rest in the order below.
Books in order
The Tattooist of Auschwitz
Heather Morris
In the heart of Auschwitz, a young Slovakian Jew named Lale Sokolov is forced into the role of 'Tätowierer,' tasked with permanently marking his fellow prisoners. Amidst the unimaginable horrors and barbarism of the concentration camp, Lale finds a flicker of hope and humanity in the form of Gita, a woman he vows to survive for. Drawing on his unique position, he risks everything, bartering stolen valuables for food and necessities to sustain those around him. This powerful novel is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, exploring themes of love, courage, and the enduring will to live against all odds.
The Tattooist of Auschwitz : Young Adult Edition - Including New Foreword and Q+A by the Author
Heather Morris
In the shadow of Auschwitz-Birkenau, a young Slovak Jewish man is forced to use his languages and skills to become the camp’s tattooist—marking prisoners with numbers that would outlast their names. Through his perilous daily work, he witnesses unimaginable cruelty while also discovering small, defiant acts of compassion that keep hope alive. When he meets a trembling young woman awaiting her tattoo, their connection becomes a fragile promise of survival and love amid systematic dehumanization. Blending historical testimony with a deeply human, YA-accessible voice, this powerful novel explores themes of resilience, moral courage, and the endurance of humanity when everything else is stripped away.
Three Sisters
Heather Morris
Three sisters—Cibi, Magda, and Livia—make a childhood promise to stay together, a vow that becomes their lifeline as Nazi persecution tears their world apart. Reunited in Auschwitz-Birkenau, they forge a new pledge: to survive, no matter the cost, and to hold fast to love and loyalty when everything else is stripped away. Spanning the upheaval of World War II and the long road toward rebuilding, their story explores resilience, faith, and the fierce bonds that can outlast unimaginable loss. Written in Heather Morris’s accessible, emotionally driven style, this novel draws on a remarkable true story to illuminate how hope can endure—even in the darkest places.