Tatae’s Promise: Based on the true story of a young woman’s escape from Auschwitz
WINNER 14 AWARDS. Amazon category BEST SELLER. “Riveting, Inspiring Masterpiece… Page Turner!”
“… Nothing short of brilliant…I will never forget it. Superb. ─Viga Boland for Readers’ Favorite
Based on a never-before-told, true story of a young woman’s daring escape from Auschwitz with her younger sister. A remarkable story of unimaginable courage, family, faith and enduring love.
Hinda was eighteen years old when an axe crashed through the front door of her home in Poland. Nazi soldiers swarmed inside and herded the family into an army truck and hauled them away for one lone reason: They were Jews.
If you were captivated by the New York Times #1 bestsellers The Nightingale, The Women, or The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah, or, All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr, or, Anna Stuart’s award-winning books like The Midwife of Auschwitz, you will love Tatae’s Promise.
“…based on a true story… an emotional force. …a remarkable love story at the heart of this novel… a moving work about the horrors of the Holocaust.” ─Kirkus Reviews
“a powerful tale of survival, resilience, and love… an essential read for anyone interested in historical fiction… a standout in the genre… worth every moment of your time. ─Carol Thompson for Readers’ Favorite
“With its added value of emotional and atmospheric richness, Tatae’s Promise is a ‘must have’ acquisition for any library looking at high-quality fiction and nonfiction accounts of Polish Jewish history, concentration camp experience, and the power of survival. These explorations will also attract book clubs… [Tatae’s Promise is] powered by an oral history that comes to life through solid literary excellence… ─Midwest Book Review
“Hinda Mondlak’s story is nothing short of extraordinary… Inspired by her father’s promise and last words to her just before his execution—’You will live; you will tell’—this riveting adaptation urgently demands only one thing from us: we must listen!”
─Eli Rubenstein, religious leader, Congregation Habonim Toronto; director, International March of the Living; Appointed to the “Order of Canada” by the Governor General of Canada
“This moving and suspenseful book… [is] based on hours of her taped testimony, it describes,,, the persecutions she endured—Nazi occupation, the village ghetto, the death journey to Auschwitz, beatings, illness, starvation, escape, and then a harrowing flight from Russian troops. Saved occasionally through the unexpected kindness of others and always by her own courage, Hinda is vividly alive in this reweaving of her memories. A memorable story of resilience and enduring love.”
─Betty Sue Flowers, PhD, Professor Emeritus UT-Austin; former director, Johnson Presidential Library
“As a student of the Holocaust and one who interviewed Holocaust survivors for Steven Spielberg’s Survivors of the Shoah History Foundation, I thought I had heard it all. Now, I know I was wrong. This is not your ordinary Holocaust story. Do yourself a favor. Find out for yourself.”
─Mike O’Krent, Founder, LifeStories Alive; Holocaust survivors interviewer for Steven Spielberg’s Survivors of the Shoah History Foundation
“Reading Tatae’s Promise was a captivating and mind-altering expereince for me. This book should be on every recommended reading list.─Dr. John Horn, Former Superintendent (Retired) Mesquite Independent School District, Mesquite, TX
2024 Awards:Readers’ Favorite, NIEA, Indie Books, CIPA EVVY, PenCraft, PageTurner
2025 Awards: International Impact Book Awards , Sherry Maysonave, “Author of The Year – Historical Fiction”
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ASIN : B0CFBWMNJ7
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Publication date : September 5, 2023
Language : English
File size : 3.3 MB
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 750 pages
Page Flip : Enabled
Best Sellers Rank: #119,892 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store) #8 in Jewish Literary Criticism (Books) #90 in Jewish Historical Fiction #107 in Historical German Fiction
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WINNER 14 AWARDS. Amazon category BEST SELLER. “Riveting, Inspiring Masterpiece… Page Turner!”
“… Nothing short of brilliant…I will never forget it. Superb. ─Viga Boland for Readers’ Favorite
Based on a never-before-told, true story of a young woman’s daring escape from Auschwitz with her younger sister. A remarkable story of unimaginable courage, family, faith and enduring love.
Hinda was eighteen years old when an axe crashed through the front door of her home in Poland. Nazi soldiers swarmed inside and herded the family into an army truck and hauled them away for one lone reason: They were Jews.
If you were captivated by the New York Times #1 bestsellers The Nightingale, The Women, or The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah, or, All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr, or, Anna Stuart’s award-winning books like The Midwife of Auschwitz, you will love Tatae’s Promise.
“…based on a true story… an emotional force. …a remarkable love story at the heart of this novel… a moving work about the horrors of the Holocaust.” ─Kirkus Reviews
“a powerful tale of survival, resilience, and love… an essential read for anyone interested in historical fiction… a standout in the genre… worth every moment of your time. ─Carol Thompson for Readers’ Favorite
“With its added value of emotional and atmospheric richness, Tatae’s Promise is a ‘must have’ acquisition for any library looking at high-quality fiction and nonfiction accounts of Polish Jewish history, concentration camp experience, and the power of survival. These explorations will also attract book clubs… [Tatae’s Promise is] powered by an oral history that comes to life through solid literary excellence… ─Midwest Book Review
“Hinda Mondlak’s story is nothing short of extraordinary… Inspired by her father’s promise and last words to her just before his execution—’You will live; you will tell’—this riveting adaptation urgently demands only one thing from us: we must listen!”
─Eli Rubenstein, religious leader, Congregation Habonim Toronto; director, International March of the Living; Appointed to the “Order of Canada” by the Governor General of Canada
“This moving and suspenseful book… [is] based on hours of her taped testimony, it describes,,, the persecutions she endured—Nazi occupation, the village ghetto, the death journey to Auschwitz, beatings, illness, starvation, escape, and then a harrowing flight from Russian troops. Saved occasionally through the unexpected kindness of others and always by her own courage, Hinda is vividly alive in this reweaving of her memories. A memorable story of resilience and enduring love.”
─Betty Sue Flowers, PhD, Professor Emeritus UT-Austin; former director, Johnson Presidential Library
“As a student of the Holocaust and one who interviewed Holocaust survivors for Steven Spielberg’s Survivors of the Shoah History Foundation, I thought I had heard it all. Now, I know I was wrong. This is not your ordinary Holocaust story. Do yourself a favor. Find out for yourself.”
─Mike O’Krent, Founder, LifeStories Alive; Holocaust survivors interviewer for Steven Spielberg’s Survivors of the Shoah History Foundation
“Reading Tatae’s Promise was a captivating and mind-altering expereince for me. This book should be on every recommended reading list.─Dr. John Horn, Former Superintendent (Retired) Mesquite Independent School District, Mesquite, TX
2024 Awards:Readers’ Favorite, NIEA, Indie Books, CIPA EVVY, PenCraft, PageTurner
2025 Awards: International Impact Book Awards , Sherry Maysonave, “Author of The Year – Historical Fiction”
From the Publisher
ASIN : B0CFBWMNJ7
Accessibility : Learn more
Publication date : September 5, 2023
Language : English
File size : 3.3 MB
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 750 pages
Page Flip : Enabled
Best Sellers Rank: #119,892 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store) #8 in Jewish Literary Criticism (Books) #90 in Jewish Historical Fiction #107 in Historical German Fiction
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John Horn –
Captivating and Perspective Altering
Reading Tatae’s Promise was a captivating and a perspective altering experience for me. Between reading sessions, reflections persisted on what these strikingly described Jewish victims were confronting, solely because they were Jews. This masterpiece of writing draws one like a magnet to return to see if they would survive and if some brave sympathizer might emerge to help.The authors skillfully wove together several personal, historical, psychological, medical, political, cultural, and religious threads into a meaningful whole. The unifying thread was the powerful descriptions of the experiences of real individuals who endured the horrific cruelties of daily prison life and existence under the oppressive Nazi and Russian regimes.Yet, with the threat of immediate death ever present, the prevailing strand was the sense of purpose of the main figure, a personal legacy of her father to her, and her faith in God, that bound these threads together into an intensely personalized narrative—one that ultimately ends in total vindication for her, and for all, a clear picture of the unshakeable viability of the human spirit and the essential importance of faith.Given the current rise in antisemitic rhetoric and demonstrations, it causes one to realize how fragile civil society is and that the atrocities of Auschwitz could happen again. This book should be on every recommended reading list.-Dr. John Horn, Former Superintendent (Retired) Mesquite Independent School District, Mesquite, Texas
Ann –
Definitely up there as one of my favorite books
“Tatae’s Promise” is one of those rare books that captivates you from the first page until the very end. It’s an enthralling narrative that delves deep into the lives of its characters, making them feel incredibly real and intimately known.What I particularly love about this book is the way it sensitively portrays the harsh realities of its setting, illustrating the truth with grace and respect. The author has a remarkable talent for writing with vivid, descriptive language that brings each scene and emotion to life. Despite the heavy themes, the story is told in a relatively positive light, emphasizing resilience and hope.This book motivates me to read more stories about people who overcame seemingly insurmountable challenges, especially those set in the World War II era camps. These powerful narratives need to be shared, and the world must hear their truths.I wholeheartedly recommend Tatae’s to anyone who seeks a profoundly moving and enlightening read.
Hayley Shelstad –
ABSOLUTE MUST READ!
This should be required reading for everyone! I’ve never left a review of anything before, but this is a must!This true story of one woman’s life has changed mine because of who she was. Facing against the worst circumstances a human could ever endure, she never gave up. Even when everything pointed to letting go and giving in she never did and created a beautiful life and left an amazing legacy. Evil will always exist and persist but God is greater, and with him we have the tools to survive any evil that comes our way.This book had me experience the full range of emotions, laughter, heartbreak, anger, fear, love, etc. No matter where you are in life you will absolutely find courage and strength through Hindas harrowing life story. If I could afford it I would buy this book for every person!Must read for anyone in any circumstances! I found hope, courage and a renewed sense of purpose in my own life after finishing this book. Order now! Don’t wait.
Anissa Longoria –
Riveting, Inspiring Masterpiece
This book is nothing short of a masterpiece. It’s a heartwarming love story, a gripping story of survival, an informative textbook of facts, and a powerful testament to the human spirit. The author is a brilliant writer with exceptional attention to detail. Her sharp narrative draws you in – – and you fall in love with the characters – – while visualizing a time that is impossible to comprehend. There are bouts of historical novelization peppered throughout the book, but the author so expertly weaves fiction with fact together that the fictitious embellishments do not disturb the facts – – they serve only to enhance each of the stories. You effectively get three stories in one: Hinda’s and Rachel’s, Wolf’s, and Walter’s, and every one is riveting. Initially, you can’t see the connection, and I got a little impatient guessing – – but keep reading – – because they all come together brilliantly. The sections at the end citing statistics, the afterwords, acknowledgements, and author’s explanation of fact vs fiction were extremely helpful in adding perspective to the book. The only drawback to the book is that you can’t put it down — and you end up getting nothing done until you finish it! 😀
JD –
Incredible Story of Survival in the Most Inhumane Conditions
The quality of the writing is top notch. The subject is a difficult read but so rich in detail. It’s an amazing testament to the human spirit and its capacity to endure suffering. Everyone should read this book to ensure that great evil must be rejected at all costs.
VICKY –
Tough to read
A real torture due its believably honest story. Actually gut wrenching. I kept putting it down to kind of “cleanse the palate”. Kept near the bed for when I can handle it
Profgal –
Touching story of a family going through hell
we have several documentation means of the holocaust. I found this a touching story showing also the conditions before and after the camps, which is less told. In fact, I never realized how antisemitic the Polish and Ukrainian (likely others too) were after the war. Sherry did a fine job telling the family history as told by Moises to provide a readable, but effective tale of the actual history of his family.Young or old, If you have any interest in understanding this period, you’ll find this book a worthwhile experience.