Tag: hope

This book is a journey of triumph and setback. It tells the story of building something good in a world that doesn’t always welcome it. It explores the roles of allies and adversaries, as well as the impact of mentors and obstacles. Above all, the story centres on social justice. It shows how education holds the power to change lives. It also highlights the resilience needed to protect that power when it faces its greatest threats.

The Tattooist of Auschwitz is based on the true story of Lale and Gita Sokolov, two Slovakian Jews who survived Auschwitz. When Lale, given the job of tattooing the prisoners, saw Gita waiting in line, it was love at first sight. In that moment he determined to keep them both alive. This is a story of hope and of courage.