The Heartbreaking Holocaust Journey from Hungary to Auschwitz-Birkenau to San Francisco

The Horrific Past: Hungary and the Holocaust

In the early 1940s, the world witnessed one of the most horrifying genocides in history - the Holocaust. Hungary, a country that fell under Nazi influence during World War II, became one of the major contributors to the mass murder of millions of Jews.

"To Auschwitz-Birkenau We Go"

Unravelled: A Holocaust Journey from Hungary to Auschwitz-Birkenau to San Francisco

by Anna Scanlon (Kindle Edition)

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
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Print length	:	219 pages
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The Deadly Route: Auschwitz-Birkenau

Auschwitz-Birkenau, a name forever etched in the memory of humanity. This Nazi concentration and extermination camp in occupied Poland became the final destination for countless innocent lives, including many Hungarian Jews. The journey from Hungary to Auschwitz-Birkenau was a nightmarish experience filled with hunger, exhaustion, fear, and despair.

Trains packed with deportees left Hungary, their passengers unaware of the grim fate awaiting them. Upon arrival at Auschwitz-Birkenau, families were torn apart, never to reunite. The infamous selection process determined who would live and who would perish in the gas chambers.

The Glorious Escape: San Francisco and a New Beginning

While the Holocaust claimed the lives of millions, a few stories of survival and hope emerged. San Francisco, a city known for its cultural diversity and acceptance, provided a refuge for some survivors who were fortunate enough to start anew. The journey from the horrors of Auschwitz-Birkenau to the vibrant streets of San Francisco brought solace to these resilient souls.

For those who made it to San Francisco, the embrace of freedom was overwhelming. The survivors rebuilt their lives from scratch, carving a path towards healing and resilience. Over time, they became an integral part of the city's tapestry, contributing to its growth and prosperity.

Never Again: Remembering the Holocaust

The Holocaust remains a chilling reminder of the depths of human cruelty and the importance of preserving the memory of those lost. From Hungary to Auschwitz-Birkenau to San Francisco, the journey of the survivors and the resilience they demonstrated continue to inspire future generations.

Remembering the Holocaust is not just an act of remembrance but a call to action. Educating ourselves and others about the Holocaust ensures that such atrocities are not repeated in the future. Let us honor the memory of the victims and honor the strength of the survivors by actively promoting tolerance, understanding, and empathy.

Unravelled: A Holocaust Journey from Hungary to Auschwitz-Birkenau to San Francisco

by Anna Scanlon (Kindle Edition)

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3660 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	219 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE

"No one heard us. They decided not to, to turn their heads away.

It was too much to bear. Too much to know. Too hard to swallow.

But now that the world knows, now that the world has heard, it all seems so simple, so easy to defray.

I screamed and no one heard.

Next time, will you be listening?"

Aliz and her twin sister, Hajna, are enjoying their playful, carefree and comfortable life with their parents in Szeged, Hungary just before the Nazis invade. Seemingly overnight, their lives change drastically as they are transported to the ghetto on the outskirts of the city and then to Auschwitz where they are subjected to Mengele's deadly twin experiments.

After several months of brutal torture, Aliz is liberated to find that she is the only survivor in her family.

At not even 11 years old, Aliz must make the journey to San Francisco alone, an entire world away from everything she's known, in order to live with her only known relatives whom she has never met-- a depressed aunt and teenage cousin who is more than ready to escape her mother's melancholy.

Told through the eyes of both Aliz and her cousin Isabelle, Unravelled tells a powerful story of survival, hope, family and the lives war and genocide haunt long after liberation. It is a truly moving piece of historical fiction, based heavily on historical facts.

NOTE: This is a new edition featuring further edits and a historical note.