"There are many stories of love and survival from the Holocaust, stories of extraordinary perseverance and bravery that defy all fathomable depths of human endurance.... They are the great love stories of a terrible time — and this is one of them." — Rebecca Frankel
Voices of Hope and Connecticut's Jewish Federations present
Into the Forest
Ruth Lazowski's Holocaust Survival Story
A Conversation with Author Rebecca Frankel
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Monday, January 24 | 7 pm | Zoom
Named a top 10 history book of 2021 by Smithsonian Magazine, "Into the Forest: A Holocaust Story of Survival, Triumph, and Love" is a remarkable story written by New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Frankel. The product of five years of impeccable research and countless hours spent in conversation with Ruth Lazowski about her family's experiences during the Shoah, this book sheds light on a little-known aspect of the Holocaust.
Advance registration required | Zoom link provided the day of the event
Click here to buy the book from RJ Julia Independent Booksellers or here to order it from Amazon.
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About the Author
Rebecca Frankel is a longtime editor and journalist and the author of "Into the Forest" and the New York Times bestseller "War Dogs: Tales of Canine Heroism, History, and Love." Her written work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, National Geographic, The Washington Post, and elsewhere. A West Hartford native and lifelong member of Beth Hillel Synagogue, Frankel has been a guest on Conan, PBS NewsHour, BBC World News, and the Diane Rehm Show, among others.
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