Name: Three Sisters
ISBN: 9781760686765

Heather Morris

The breath-taking new novel from the author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz and Cilka's Journey, based on a powerful true story of hope and survival.

A Breath-Taking New Novel in the Tattooist of Auschwitz Story

Three Sisters

From Heather Morris, the New York Times bestselling author of the multi-million copy bestseller The Tattooist of Auschwitz and Cilka's Journey: a story of family, courage, and resilience, inspired by a true story. Against all odds, three Slovakian sisters have survived years of imprisonment in the most notorious death camp in Nazi Germany: Auschwitz. Livia, Magda, and Cibi have clung together, nearly died from starvation and overwork, and the brutal whims of the guards in this place of horror. But now, the allies are closing in and the sisters have one last hurdle to face: the death march from Auschwitz, as the Nazis try to erase any evidence of the prisoners held there. Due to a last minute stroke of luck, the three of them are able to escape formation and hide in the woods for days before being rescued. And this is where the story begins. From there, the three sisters travel to Israel, to their new home, but the battle for freedom takes on new forms. Livia, Magda, and Cibi must face the ghosts of their past--and some secrets that they have kept from each other--to find true peace and happiness. Inspired by a true story, and with events that overlap with those of Lale, Gita, and Cilka, The Three Sisters will hold a place in readers' hearts and minds as they experience what true courage really is.

A Novel

Rose-Lynn 

This was a beautiful and heart breaking account of this family's experience of the holocausts. I felt the author portrayed their story so beautifully, and held so true to their experience, even small details. Reading the afterwards, and seeing how many events she incorporated seamlessly, in their true form. There were times I sobbed reading this book, really hearing from these victims what they experienced. An emotionally difficult book to read, but one that is important. 

If I could give it a ten star review… I would!!

Angie

The Conclusion to the Tattooist of Auschwitz Trilogy

Sweet story of three sisters. Heartfelt and gut-wrenching story of survival. 

Taylor Silveira 

Isabella 

i just realized that this is part of a series after reading half of the book, but i loved it and i dont think there is much spoilers for the other books; i hope there isnt much. heartbreaking, yet also a heartwarming story. i cried so much while reading it. i recommend this book, and please do read the authors note and see the pictures at the end of the book. i was emotionally involved in their stories ): i love it

The breath-taking new novel from the author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz and Cilka's Journey, based on a powerful true story of hope and survival. 'I want you to make a promise to me that you will always take care of your sisters. That you will always be there for one another. That you will not allow anyone to take you away from each other, ever. Do you understand?' When they are little girls, Cibi, Magda and Livia make a promise to their father - that they will stay together, no matter what. Years later, at just 15, Livia is ordered to Auschwitz by the Nazis. Cibi, only 19 herself, remembers their promise and follows Livia, determined to protect her sister, or die with her. Together, they fight to survive through unimaginable cruelty and hardship. Magda, only 17, stays with her mother and grandfather, hiding out in a neighbour's attic or in the forest when the Nazi militia come to round up friends, neighbours and family. She escapes for a time, but eventually she too is captured and transported to the death camp. In Auschwitz-Birkenau the three sisters are reunited and, remembering their father, they make a new promise, this time to each other: That they will survive. From Heather Morris, author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz and Cilka's Journey, which have sold eight million copies worldwide, comes an astonishing new story that will break your heart, but leave you amazed and uplifted by the courage and fierce love of three sisters, whose promise to each other kept them alive in a place without hope.

A breath-taking new novel in the Tattooist of Auschwitz story

Melissa Palmer

Another powerful tale of strength and survival during the Holocaust...this book tells the story of the three Meller sisters: Cibi, Magda and Livi. Their story is amazing and this book will be heartbreaking and endearing all at once. A must read....

Super raw and heartbreaking. I felt that there were some abrupt transitions, but definitely glad I read it and learned a lot. 

Ella Jewell

Lacy W

Title: Three Sisters
Author: Heather Morris
Genre: Historical Fiction
Format: hardback library book
Series: The Tattooist of Auschwitz
Star Rating: 3 stars

tw: potential death, antisemitism, assault, verbal abuse, holocaust horrors, death by fire, mentions of hanging

Apparently, I am on a kick where I read books based on true stories. I swear I didn’t purposely do it. It just happened. I get a little crazy when I get to a library. I just see books and grab as many as I can. But unfortunately, this book was okay. Not one of the strongest in this series. Don’t get me wrong, I still enjoyed it but it was just okay. 

I’ll start out with the strong points. I appreciate that this book is in the present tense. There aren’t a lot of books that do that and do it well, like this book. It makes you feel like you are right there with the main characters. I also enjoyed the tie-ins with the other characters from the first two books. Well, not tie-ins per se but they were mentioned in the book, which was fun to see. But don’t worry, you don’t have to read the first two to understand this one. They are only just briefly mentioned as the women knew them. 

There is a strong theme of family is everything in this book. Cibi is the definition of what it means to be a big sister and the sacrifices you make as the oldest. She certainly didn’t have to go with her sister to the camp but she did anyway because she loves her siblings. I related to Cibi as I am a big sister myself. There isn’t anything I wouldn’t do for my siblings. I will protect them at all costs.

While there certainly is a lot of emotion in this book, oftentimes the writing felt stilted. The characters talked very stiltedly and without any true emotion. I don't know if that is due to the translation or what. I know that sometimes emotions get lost in the translation from the native language to English. I felt so awful for the sisters and what happened to them in the camp and outside of it but the way this was written at times kind of took me out of it. 

Overall, this was a lovely addition to the series. I feel like this series could end here and that would be fine with me. Despite some of the complaints I had about this book, I still enjoyed it, and left a lasting impression on me. I can’t wait to see what else this author has in store for us.

Katelyn Sykes

This book is about three sisters and their experiences in the Nazi concentration camps and post liberation. It did not disappoint. Heather Morris does it again. I loved this as much as I loved tattooist of auschwitz and Cilka’s Journey.

So much bravery and resilience from these sisters.

If you liked Tattooist of Auschwitz and Cilka’s Journey this is a must read.

From Heather Morris, the New York Times bestselling author of the multi-million copy bestseller The Tattooist of Auschwitz and Cilka's Journey: a story of family, courage, and resilience, inspired by a true story. Against all odds, three Slovakian sisters have survived years of imprisonment in the most notorious death camp in Nazi Germany: Auschwitz. Livia, Magda, and Cibi have clung together, nearly died from starvation and overwork, and the brutal whims of the guards in this place of horror. But now, the allies are closing in and the sisters have one last hurdle to face: the death march from Auschwitz, as the Nazis try to erase any evidence of the prisoners held there. Due to a last minute stroke of luck, the three of them are able to escape formation and hide in the woods for days before being rescued. And this is where the story begins. From there, the three sisters travel to Israel, to their new home, but the battle for freedom takes on new forms. Livia, Magda, and Cibi must face the ghosts of their past--and some secrets that they have kept from each other--to find true peace and happiness. Inspired by a true story, and with events that overlap with those of Lale, Gita, and Cilka, The Three Sisters will hold a place in listeners' hearts and minds as they experience what true courage really is. A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin's Press.

Three Sisters A Breath-Taking New Novel in the Tattooist of Auschwitz Story

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