Three Young Mothers and Their Extraordinary Story of Courage

Can't even say enough about this book. I got it as a freebie through Prime, but it has really opened my eyes & makes me want to learn more. What an amazingly told story, the things these people went through, & what they were able to survive just astounds me & makes me SO thankful for what I have.

This is one of the most moving books I have read. The author takes a tragic historical event and brings the reader into it through the touching stories of some of the people who lived to tell. I was brought to tears as I realized over and over the horror that these people were submitted to.

Prior to reading this book I knew little about the Holocaust. After reading, I've gained so much more knowledge regarding daily life for the unimaginable amount of people who lived it. I was brought to tears while reading. Being a mother I can't imagine going through all that these three women endured while carrying babies to term. I read this book in 3 days, I couldn't put it down. Unimaginable!

This is a powerful story, but one that has been told often. I think more interaction during the story, between survivors and those lost would have made it more intriguing. All the same, it's a worthwhile read.

Deeply moving, personalized the vague overwhelming statistics of the holocaust. I can't remember the last time a book brought me to tears.
A very powerful emotional and factual retelling of history.

This book was truly eye-opening as to the horrors of extermination camps. I never imagined any pregnant woman could have survived, along with her baby. To have survived the horrors & then go on to live a productive life is beyond remarkable. Wendy Holden deserves credit for her thorough research & attention to detail. I would recommend this book to anyone who has a high interest in WWII era novels & biographies.

We have been told about The Holocaust, and saw films in school. But to read about The Holocaust from the stories of survivors is an emotional journey that I felt that I had to take. As a Christian woman that advocates for the downtrodden, I will never forget this chapter of real horror, and I will never let anyone proclaim that this chapter in history did not occur. This book will stay with me forever, thank you for writing it.

I was born around the same time as the three babies but in a normal family setting and not in a war zone.
It is beyond belief that one human can inflict that kind of hell on another human yet it continues at some degree even today.
The reunions brought tears to my eyes.

It’s amazing what the human soul can withstand. This is a story about 3 amazing women and their resilience through one of the most awful atrocities in history. A sad, sad story but a very well written story of their courage! God Bless these women and their children!

Such a heart hurt story.. But it's a story all of us need to read and to heed. The horror started with one man proclaiming he was the all encompassing ruler. This man also controlled the press by calling it fake news and he shut down all newspapers and all radio stations except the ones he controlled or owned. Was a very scary time then and I can see a relating mirror image happening today. The freedom circle of this nation is becoming increasingly similar to those of yesteryear. Have we become indifferent to the suffering of the past because one mans'grandiose idea of being the king.
I found myself tearing up in several spots in the story of bravery,strength and faith.

Amazed to find such an accurate, yet surprisingly hopeful account of Jewish experience during WW11. While graphic and unsettling at times, I found myself racing through pages to learn the outcome for the three babies born during these tremendously difficult times. Loved Holden’s depth of research and the photographs she personally took that were included!

If you read only one book on the Holocaust, or even if you have read several, you should read "Born Survivors" by Wendy Holden. It is THE best book I have ever read regarding Holocaust survivors. Ms. Holden tells the story three incredible young women and their babies who are born and survive in impossible circumstances. The book is detailed, well researched and will help the world to never forget.

This was a beautifully written account of the holocaust as experienced by three young women who happened to get pregnant at just the right time during wwII to allow their babies to survive. It is heartening to know that the main characters survive and so makes the atrocities described in the book easy to stomach knowing that there is a mote of hope at the end. Read it! Their story needs to be told over and over.

The stories of these three women is spellbinding. They had to be so strong and brave. To think that some of the educators of today don't acknowledge the horrors these people went through is unbelievable. Wendy Holden did a magnificent job.

This book opened my eyes to horrible facts that the holocaust survivors encountered! Three women and their own personal horrific stores of loss, and ultimate triumph no matter what for their children to also survive!

We’ve all read books about the Holocaust. This one is more descriptive and has the capacity to draw the reader into that space and time to imagine the horrors of the camps in a distinctively vivid way.

I have read several books about the Holocaust, but the focus on three women and their miracle babies is captivating. The author includes so much detail about aspects of certain camps and processes that I had not previously seen. Defenitely worth the read.

I’ve read many historical recounts of the Holocaust, this one was by far the most detailed and best written. The book captures your interest from the first page, with the story line as well as the detailed historical accounts. Great book. I stayed up until 3am finishing it.

I recommend this to anyone who likes historical books I would say be ready for heartbreak be ready to be on the edge of your seat cheering them on crying through their sorrows rejoice in through there triumphs it was a wonderful book I loved the way it was told and I love the way that it came from the point of the people who actually live it

I think the book says it best in that we mustn’t ever forget the atrocities committed by the Third Reich. This story was heartbreaking and uplifting at the same time. Thank you for telling this miracle story.

Amazing book about the human will to survive, the power of good over evil and that we must nerve forget the past and mobilize to act whenever we see even the slightest trespasses against our fellow man.

Everyone should read this to understand the capacity of humans for to do evil, the tenacity to survive in the face unimaginable cruelty and to ensure that we don’t let history repeat itself.

So beautifully written. Touching and heartbreaking. I thought I knew a lot about what they went through in the concentration camps, but reading this book I realized it was so so much worse than I had ever imagined. Very important read. I highly recommend it.

This author is incredibly detail oriented. I was completely engulfed in the story and felt as if I could "see" through the eyes of these young women. This book is VERY graphic, so I would suggest it may not be for the faint hearted (it may cause nightmares). Otherwise, it is a must read, I could not put it down. Such a fantastic achievement against all odds to deliver their babies and survive!

I sometimes get the poor me for my life. After reading this every moment is precious. My problems are nothing compared to what these women went through. This should be a required read for young people. The genocide that occurred should never happen again. Thank you for gathering these incredible stories of an evil time for the Jewish people.

This should be required reading in all high schools in this country . However, in the current political climate of the US, I do not see that happening. We must tell our children about what happened during this dark period in our inhumane history and never again let it happen again.

Truly a book you can not put down! Your heart will break at the atrocity and murders of so many people at the hands of a madman. Such unbelievable courage and will to survive. Three extraordinarily strong mothers!

I started this book thinking it was historical fiction, but quickly figured out that this was a group of true stories from 3 remarkable women and their families. I was moved to tears more than once and being an avid reader of WWII content can easily say this is one of the best accounts of the personal struggles and horrors of the war. Wonderful read. Wonderful story. Worth the read.

Amazing and heartbreaking representation of the Holocaust, portraying the best and worst of humanity. Holden delicately weaves together and delivers the extraordinary true stories of three women survivors and their infants. Through tears, I couldn’t put it down. Love this book. May we never forget these atrocities and continually pay respect to the victims.

The stories of the 3 women’s experience, so unbelievably tragic was unfathomable to grasp its reality. Yet I was relieved and overcome with such joy to reach the books end, making for the read of this horrible part of our history tolerable. It is a miracle the 3 babies survived.

Highly recommend this book....

Never having had the opportunity to study about the Holocaust, I was shocked that one human being could treat another human being so inhumane, not only Hitler, but also his followers. Equally as amazing is how these women preserved in such deplorable conditions. I just couldn’t stop reading and once I did, I couldn’t stop thinking about these unbelievably courageous women.

This incredible story walks the reader through all phases of the war as well as following the stories of the 3 brave female survivors. A story truly captivating in nature and poignantly written. The novel also includes photos throughout, which lend impact and authenticity to the unimaginable horrors of the Nazi concentration camps. The ending is amazingly positive!

I have read several books about the Holocaust, but the focus on three women and their miracle babies is captivating. The author includes so much detail about aspects of certain camps and processes that I had not previously seen. Defenitely worth the read.

I’ve read many historical recounts of the Holocaust, this one was by far the most detailed and best written. The book captures your interest from the first page, with the story line as well as the detailed historical accounts. Great book. I stayed up until 3am finishing it.

I recommend this to anyone who likes historical books I would say be ready for heartbreak be ready to be on the edge of your seat cheering them on crying through their sorrows rejoice in through there triumphs it was a wonderful book I loved the way it was told and I love the way that it came from the point of the people who actually live it

This is a great book about a terrible tragedy! These three woman’s experience is so inspiring that everyone should take a look at their own lives and be thankful they never had to deal with this situation.

I think the book says it best in that we mustn’t ever forget the atrocities committed by the Third Reich. This story was heartbreaking and uplifting at the same time. Thank you for telling this miracle story.

Amazing book about the human will to survive, the power of good over evil and that we must nerve forget the past and mobilize to act whenever we see even the slightest trespasses against our fellow man.

Everyone should read this to understand the capacity of humans for to do evil, the tenacity to survive in the face unimaginable cruelty and to ensure that we don’t let history repeat itself.

So beautifully written. Touching and heartbreaking. I thought I knew a lot about what they went through in the concentration camps, but reading this book I realized it was so so much worse than I had ever imagined. Very important read. I highly recommend it.

This author is incredibly detail oriented. I was completely engulfed in the story and felt as if I could "see" through the eyes of these young women. This book is VERY graphic, so I would suggest it may not be for the faint hearted (it may cause nightmares). Otherwise, it is a must read, I could not put it down. Such a fantastic achievement against all odds to deliver their babies and survive!

Wow and wow! The life stories of the three women and their babies in this book is phenomenal . What strong and wonderful women they were to survive under circumstances I cannot begin to comprehend. Thank you for such a wonderful book.

Once more, I am compelled to learn more about this time in history. As a person of faith, the Jewish Nation is an important element of my personal teaching. Trying to understand the events of this era keep me challenged.

Beautifully written story of three mothers and their unbelievable strength and courage through unimaginable circumstances interwoven with historical events. Sometimes I found myself having to put the book aside because of the immense weight of reading these true life stories.

I liked the way the author took you through their beginnings, their carefree young lives, into and through their trials of the ghettos and camps, then followed up with their "afterwards". I cannot imagine how they survIved!

I loved this book, three women who survived it all, it's an amazing true story that will have you in tears at times. I have read a lot about the holocaust but this book was different because I was invested in each of these amazingly strong women.

What an amazing, powerful and absolutely incredible story. I can't even begin to imagine what these women went through but I'm so glad that they had the courage to tell their stories. As one of the women said, "We must never forget."

This book was one of the best I have read. There were so many things I never knew about the prisoners and the Holocaust. This is a look into the lives of very strong women and how the suffered and overcame what happened to them.

The courage of three young wives and their experiences during the Holocaust was inspiring. The inspiring part was
Their
Determination to survive in the concentration camps. Very well written about these 3
Young mothers and the heartbreak of the Holocaust.

An extremely graphic, in-depth personal look into the hell these people endured under Hitler's rule. It is a hypnotic read with beautiful highs and tragic lows. This book should be required reading in high schools and colleges around the world and then discussed at great length.

A beautiful rendering of a horrific time in history. This should be required reading for all high school students, college students, and everyone else, lest we too soon forget the atrocities perpetrated on innocents. We must remember, and in remembering, prevent it from happening again.

I spent the entire two days it took to read this book savoring every bite of food I took and thinking about those that had none for days at a time. I stood for hours at a time thinking about those who stood on a train for days at a time. I have a new appreciation for the things I have in life.

This book was well researched and well written. At times very painful to read of the horrific experiences of the Holocaust but worthwhile and realistic. And the survivors and their children have lead such meaningful lives. Their courage and determination in the face of the unthinkable is remarkable. Excellent.

I have read many books about the holocaust, but never read an account of babies born and surviving the concentration camps.
This book is a reminder that something so horrific cannot snuff out the human will to live and the courage of not only these three young Mothers, but their liberators.

What a hard book to write. The journey of three mothers that brought life literally in hell. It explains about the progression of laws adapted as to why people stayed. How step by step the Escalation happened. I think everyone should read this book, so we never forget.

I think this should be included as a high school classroom reading book. Anne Frank's book gets read, but this is a different side that needs to also be told. Very good and I will recommend it to others.

Both heartbreaking and heartwarming, this is truly a testament to the human spirit of these women and others in their determination to survive. Five stars is not enough....a wonderful book that leaves you crying and smiling!

Slow to start but becomes a powerful, heartbreaking story. The kind of story that creates the reality of the atrocities of WWII in your mind like no other. May this kind of history be a lesson and never repeated. So well written, the author takes you to another world. I would highly recommend this book.

The unimaginable horrors they lived through,with death always lurking, and as if that wasn't enough, to have to hide their pregnancies or risk losing theirs and their babies' lives, and yet they never gave up. Such admirable women deserve to have their stories told.

This was a very hard read for me. I feel so incredibly sad for so may people I have never met. This is a story that everyone should read!! Never should this have happened and it should never happen again

Beautifully written story of three mothers and their unbelievable strength and courage through unimaginable circumstances interwoven with historical events. Sometimes I found myself having to put the book aside because of the immense weight of reading these true life stories.

I liked the way the author took you through their beginnings, their carefree young lives, into and through their trials of the ghettos and camps, then followed up with their "afterwards". I cannot imagine how they survIved!

I loved this book, three women who survived it all, it's an amazing true story that will have you in tears at times. I have read a lot about the holocaust but this book was different because I was invested in each of these amazingly strong women.

What an amazing, powerful and absolutely incredible story. I can't even begin to imagine what these women went through but I'm so glad that they had the courage to tell their stories. As one of the women said, "We must never forget."

This book was one of the best I have read. There were so many things I never knew about the prisoners and the Holocaust. This is a look into the lives of very strong women and how the suffered and overcame what happened to them.

The courage of three young wives and their experiences during the Holocaust was inspiring. The inspiring part was
Their
Determination to survive in the concentration camps. Very well written about these 3
Young mothers and the heartbreak of the Holocaust.

An extremely graphic, in-depth personal look into the hell these people endured under Hitler's rule. It is a hypnotic read with beautiful highs and tragic lows. This book should be required reading in high schools and colleges around the world and then discussed at great length.

A beautiful rendering of a horrific time in history. This should be required reading for all high school students, college students, and everyone else, lest we too soon forget the atrocities perpetrated on innocents. We must remember, and in remembering, prevent it from happening again.

I spent the entire two days it took to read this book savoring every bite of food I took and thinking about those that had none for days at a time. I stood for hours at a time thinking about those who stood on a train for days at a time. I have a new appreciation for the things I have in life.

This book was well researched and well written. At times very painful to read of the horrific experiences of the Holocaust but worthwhile and realistic. And the survivors and their children have lead such meaningful lives. Their courage and determination in the face of the unthinkable is remarkable. Excellent.

I have read many books about the holocaust, but never read an account of babies born and surviving the concentration camps.
This book is a reminder that something so horrific cannot snuff out the human will to live and the courage of not only these three young Mothers, but their liberators.

What a hard book to write. The journey of three mothers that brought life literally in hell. It explains about the progression of laws adapted as to why people stayed. How step by step the Escalation happened. I think everyone should read this book, so we never forget.

I think this should be included as a high school classroom reading book. Anne Frank's book gets read, but this is a different side that needs to also be told. Very good and I will recommend it to others.

Both heartbreaking and heartwarming, this is truly a testament to the human spirit of these women and others in their determination to survive. Five stars is not enough....a wonderful book that leaves you crying and smiling!

Slow to start but becomes a powerful, heartbreaking story. The kind of story that creates the reality of the atrocities of WWII in your mind like no other. May this kind of history be a lesson and never repeated. So well written, the author takes you to another world. I would highly recommend this book.

The unimaginable horrors they lived through,with death always lurking, and as if that wasn't enough, to have to hide their pregnancies or risk losing theirs and their babies' lives, and yet they never gave up. Such admirable women deserve to have their stories told.

This was a very hard read for me. I feel so incredibly sad for so may people I have never met. This is a story that everyone should read!! Never should this have happened and it should never happen again

Very intense historical novel. A lot of pre writing work was done by the author, which makes these three stories come alive as read. I learned a lot about WWII as well as how horrible humanity can be to one another.

I was immediately transported back in time and felt every emotion with three lovely ladies who experienced Hell during the war. But they had courage, hope...especially when all was thought to be lost. Amazing read!!!

This is an intense book about the atrocities of the Nazi internment camps. While it is a story of survival, it is amazing what these women went through. I gave it 4 stars because it is difficult to read their stories.

Born Survivors is a book that will stay with me forever. That doesn't happen often.
A harrowing tale following the lives of three incredible women who find themselves in the utter brutal hell that was Auschwitz.
Much I have learned from this book. Also it has given me a whole new perspective on life.
Author Wendy Holden has done a magnificent job here. A must read for everyone!

After I read this book, I knew I had taken my freedom of this world for granted,, it has open my eyes for sure.. Everyone should read this book and everytime you think you have it worst than anyone else,this will stop those thoughts...

Should be used in classrooms to teach students about the Holocost. The fact that it was a true story and that descendants of the three young women are living, many in the US, makes it all the more real. Excellent book!

Fantastic account of three women and their journey into motherhood while imprisoned in concentration camps. Hard to read what terrible things they were put through but amazing to hear their survival stories

This book was excellent. I had difficulty tearing myself away from reading it. I cried several times while reading this book. The writing was so descriptive, I felt like I was seeing and experiencing many of the situations described in the book.

I've always been interested in this part of history only so that it's never forgotten. each time I read a book of this type I learn a little more of the atrocities that were done. let us never forget what happened & some of the names of those who suffered.

It is appalling to know that one man could have destroyed so many beautiful lives in such horrifying ways. This book grabs your heart and touches your soul. I wanted to reach in and save them all myself!

It's truly heartbreaking to read the stories of these three incredibly brave women and their families., caught in one of the most horrible periods of human history. Ultimately, Wendy Holden concludes with the triumph of survival and continued life. I'll remember this book for a long time!

Perhaps the most detailed and poignant story of the horrors of the holocaust. Beyond the horrors is the strength and determination of 3 young women determined to survive and have their babies survive.

This book was so well written; I felt every emotion the women went through during their journey. The ability of the author to bring these memories to life is astounding. Anyone who reads this book will not regret immersing themselves in the horrors and trials of the Jewish people during WWII.

This author wrote so well that I felt I was walking along side the women as they endured the horrors of the holocaust. I appreciate Ms Holden for using her gift to bring to life the experiences of these 3 young mothers. I highly recommended this book

Wonderfully researched and written. I enjoyed seeing pictures and learning the details after liberation. Wendy did a wonderful job capturing the voice and story of these three courageous women. A true testament to love, strength, hope, and the perseverance of a mother.

This book was beautiful and horrifying all at once. Having read The Hiding Place as a child I was expecting a similar read but this book goes so much further into the atrocity people endured in these camps. I highly recommend this book.

I have read many books about the horrors suffered by the Jewish people in WW2. This particular book is gripping beyond belief with its ability to truly depict the horrendous torture and Demise of these innocent people. It serves as a reminder of the human spirit to not only survive, but to succeed !

This was an excellent read. It was difficult to put down when I needed to be doing other things. This is one of the few books that really takes you from the beginning to the and of the hollow cost and beyond. All of the facts shared and pictures bring reality home.

Really enjoyed this story of three brave and courageous women. I literally could not put this book down until thé end. Thé brutality they were exposed to brought tears to my eyes. I havé read tens of thousands of books on thé holocaust and still cannot answer “Why” there was such inhumanity against the Jews. For almost 60 years of reading books on the holocaust I am still pondering the answer and it still eludes me. This book was one of the best I have ever read, it really touched my heart and soul. Kudos also to the author.

This book makes you appreciate what these women and people went through, it makes you appreciate your life, your loved ones, your sheer luck at being born after the atrocities of WWII... it brings to vivid life the horrors of the Holocaust and of the pure hate of the Nazis.

Amazing story of three women who delivered babies while prisoners in concentration camps. It's their stories intertwined with the history of the ghettos and camps. I learned a lot about the awful lives they lived during the war. Well written.

I wasn't quite sure if I wanted to read about the Holocaust. But this story is about the strength of hope and memories giving strength to endure till liberation. What a monument this book is to the human spirit and surmounting odds and evil even in the most hellish place.

As a gentle, and a Czech American, I am far removed from the events of the Holocaust. But I need to hear the stories of my fellow travelers to be able to understand my own journey and the fabric of my past.

By reading this you truly felt like you were there, experiencing the horrors with them. The highs and lows of the personal narratives gives a human face to a monstrous atrocity that’s hard to comprehend so many years later.

It never ceases to amaze me that certain ndividuals can find inner strength to survive such horrific situations.
Unfortunately, there were several blank pages, and the reader is left to wonder what happened. Otherwise, very well documented.

I’ve read many books on the Holocaust, but Born Survivors gave more details of the Nazi horror than I had ever read. I was astounded by the determination and live shown by each of these young mothers.

A true account that I won't soon forget. Of course, I knew of the holocaust, but this made it real to me. A very graphic account that at times was hard to get through but it's well-worth reading to the end.

Three women, born survivors who grew-up in a loving family and fell prey to a Nazi world. Each giving life in unimaginable conditions. They were born survivors and instilled this gift in their children and our world.

A reminder to never take your life for granted and to never treat anyone as they are less the you! Always we remember we are all the same-human beings-and never ever let the world forget that this happened!

A great read that gave such great insight to exactly what horrific things the people went through in the camps in addition to the miracle of the survival of the three pregnant women and their babies is an amazing story to be told.

We must never forget the atrocities of the past, to prevent them from ever happening again. These three women and their bravery and will to survive under such cruel conditions is an inspiration to all.

By reading this you truly felt like you were there, experiencing the horrors with them. The highs and lows of the personal narratives gives a human face to a monstrous atrocity that’s hard to comprehend so many years later.

It never ceases to amaze me that certain ndividuals can find inner strength to survive such horrific situations.
Unfortunately, there were several blank pages, and the reader is left to wonder what happened. Otherwise, very well documented.

I’ve read many books on the Holocaust, but Born Survivors gave more details of the Nazi horror than I had ever read. I was astounded by the determination and live shown by each of these young mothers.

A true account that I won't soon forget. Of course, I knew of the holocaust, but this made it real to me. A very graphic account that at times was hard to get through but it's well-worth reading to the end.

This story of three young women, pregnant and imprisoned in
a concentration camp at the end of World War II, who were remarkably courageous and, with their babies, survived the he'll that was the Holocaust.

Three women, born survivors who grew-up in a loving family and fell prey to a Nazi world. Each giving life in unimaginable conditions. They were born survivors and instilled this gift in their children and our world.

A reminder to never take your life for granted and to never treat anyone as they are less the you! Always we remember we are all the same-human beings-and never ever let the world forget that this happened!

A great read that gave such great insight to exactly what horrific things the people went through in the camps in addition to the miracle of the survival of the three pregnant women and their babies is an amazing story to be told.

We must never forget the atrocities of the past, to prevent them from ever happening again. These three women and their bravery and will to survive under such cruel conditions is an inspiration to all.

This is such a rich and vivid story. It’s just amazing how the writer keeps you hooked with details where it’s hard to stop reading. I’m glad I was able to learn a lot more of the holocaust through actual stories of the survivors.

I've read a few other books based on the Holocaust and this one blew me away. The story telling was very detail oriented that included explanations, family history and even follow up of where are they now. I will read this again.

What an inspiring book! I have read many books about the Holocaust, but found this book to be very well researched and moving. It offered lots of details about the conditions at the concentration camps after Liberation. It was amazing that these three babies survived along with their mothers.