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Footprints 25: An Unforgettable Journey from Hungary to Auschwitz to Montreal

Edmund Hayes

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Erzebet (Elizabeth) Vegh was born in Hungary in 1927. She was a happy and carefree child, but her life changed forever in 1944. That year, the Nazis invaded Hungary and began to round up the Jewish population. Elizabeth and her family were sent to the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. They were separated upon arrival, and Elizabeth never saw her parents or younger brother again. Elizabeth was put to work in a factory. She was forced to work long hours in harsh conditions. She was also subjected to beatings and other forms of abuse. Despite the horrors she endured, Elizabeth never gave up hope. She clung to the belief that she would one day be reunited with her family. In 1945, the Soviet Army liberated Auschwitz-Birkenau. Elizabeth was one of only 170 children to survive the camp. She was weak and sick, but she was alive. After the war, Elizabeth immigrated to Canada. She settled in Montreal, where she met her husband and started a family. She also dedicated her life to speaking out about the Holocaust. She wanted to make sure that the world never forgot the atrocities that had been committed.

Footprints 25 is Elizabeth's story of hope, resilience, and forgiveness. It is a powerful and moving account of one woman's survival during the Holocaust. Elizabeth's story is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope. It is also a reminder of the importance of forgiveness. Elizabeth was able to forgive her captors, and she urges others to do the same. She believes that forgiveness is the only way to heal the wounds of the past and create a better future.

Wrestling with Life: From Hungary to Auschwitz to Montreal (Footprints 25)

Wrestling with Life: From Hungary to Auschwitz to Montreal (Footprints Series Book 25)

5 out of 5

Footprints 25 is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn more about the Holocaust. It is also a valuable resource for educators and students. Elizabeth's story is a powerful reminder of the dangers of hatred and intolerance. It is a story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

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"Footprints 25 is a powerful and moving account of one woman's survival during the Holocaust. Elizabeth Vegh's story is a testament to the human spirit. She endured unimaginable horrors, but she never gave up hope. Her story is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always light." -Rabbi Marvin Hier, founder and dean of the Simon Wiesenthal Center

"Footprints 25 is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn more about the Holocaust. Elizabeth Vegh's story is a powerful reminder of the dangers of hatred and intolerance. It is a story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it." -Holocaust historian Deborah Lipstadt

"Footprints 25 is a beautifully written and deeply moving memoir. Elizabeth Vegh's story is a testament to the power of hope and the importance of forgiveness. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn more about the Holocaust and its aftermath." -Author and speaker Irshad Manji