The Midwife of Auschwitz: An Emotional and Gripping WWII Historical Novel (Women of War)

Inspired by an incredible true story, this poignant novel tells of one woman's fight for love, life, and hope during a time of unimaginable darkness. As I held the tiny baby in my arms, my fingers traced the black tattoo etched across her little thigh, and I prayed that one day this set of numbers, identical to her mother's, would have the power to reunite a family torn apart by war. Auschwitz, 1943: Ana Kaminski is pushed through the iron gates of the concentration camp beside her frightened young friend Ester Pasternak. At the front of the line, Ana steps forward and quietly declares herself a midwife, with Ester as her assistant. Their arms are tattooed, and they are ordered to the maternity hut.

Holding an innocent newborn baby, Ana knows the fate of so many are in her hands, and she vows to do everything she can to save them. When two guards in their chilling SS uniforms march in and snatch a blond-haired baby from its mother, it's almost too much for Ana to bear. Consoling the distraught woman, Ana realizes amidst the terrible heartache, there is a glimmer of hope. The guards are taking the healthiest babies and placing them with German families, so they will survive. And there are whispers that the war is nearly over.

Ana and Ester begin to secretly tattoo little ones with their mother's numbers, praying one day they might be reunited. Then, early one morning, Ana notices the small bump under Ester's thin striped clothing. As they navigate the horrors of Auschwitz, their friendship and determination to bring life and hope into the broken world become a beacon of light.

This absolutely heartbreaking and page-turning World War II novel explores the bravery and resilience of one woman who refuses to give up in the face of unimaginable adversity. Fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Alice Network, and The Nightingale will be gripped by this powerful and emotional story.

Readers have been deeply moved by The Midwife of Auschwitz, praising its heartbreaking yet heart-warming narrative, beautiful writing, and the characters' inspiring journey of friendship, survival, and motherhood. Many have found it impossible to put down, describing it as a must-read that will stay with them long after the final page.

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