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The Midwife of Auschwitz: Inspired by a heartbreaking true story, an emotional and gripping World War 2 historical novel Paperback – 24 May 2022

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Auschwitz, 1943: As I held the tiny baby in my arms, my fingers traced the black tattoo etched across her little thigh. And I prayed that one day this set of numbers, identical to her mother’s, would have the power to reunite a family torn apart by war…

Inspired by an incredible true story, this poignant novel tells of one woman’s fight for love, life and hope during a time of unimaginable darkness.

Ana Kaminski is pushed through the iron gates of Auschwitz beside her frightened young friend Ester Pasternak. As they reach the front of the line, Ana steps forward and quietly declares herself a midwife – and Ester her assistant. Their arms are tattooed and they’re ordered to the maternity hut. Holding an innocent new-born baby, Ana knows the fate of so many are in her hands, and vows to do everything she can to save them.

When two guards in their chilling SS uniforms march in and snatch a blond-haired baby from its mother it’s almost too much for Ana to bear. Consoling the distraught woman, Ana realises amidst the terrible heartache there is a glimmer of hope. The guards are taking the healthiest babies and placing them with German families, so they will survive. And there are whispers the war is nearly over… Ana and Ester begin to secretly tattoo little ones with their mother’s numbers, praying one day they might be reunited.

Then, early one morning, Ana notices the small bump under Ester’s thin striped clothing…

An absolutely heart-breaking and page-turning WW2 novel of one woman’s bravery and determination to bring life and hope into a broken world. Fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Alice Network and The Nightingale will be gripped.

Readers love Anna Stuart:

‘An absolute must read. I devoured this book in its entirety… I am almost speechless… a box of Kleenex is mandatory. I absolutely loved this book, historical fiction at its best!... Definitely worth ten stars.’ Page Turners, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Whoa! Don’t take those tissues away, I’m not quite cried out just yet! Happy tears, sad tears, who knows where one ends and the other begins!... Beautiful, heart-breaking, heart-warming, uplifting and inspirational.’ Fiction Books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I literally could not put this book down! From the very beginning I found myself pulled into the storyline… I couldn’t put this book down and I finished it in two sittings.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Heartbreaking but amazing!… I was gripped from the very beginning and honestly I didn't want this book to end! The writing was just fabulous loved it!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Wow! What an emotional read, right from the very start the author was pulling at my heart strings and my emotions, there was times I had to put down my kindle because I had tears in my eyes… five star read.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I LOVED it!... I LOVED it!... This book has it all!… page-turner… I highly recommend this book. If you enjoyed The Alice Network or The Nightingale, this is a must-read for you!!’ Withabookinourhands.com, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘WOW!!!... 5 Star Book!... amazing… I was hooked. I couldn't stop reading… rich in detail, beautifully written and hugely absorbing.’ Oh.Happy.Reading, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This book has it all… kept me on edge the whole time. I devoured this book in one day! I also loved, loved, loved the ending!!!!!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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  6. ISBN-10
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  7. ISBN-13
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bookouture (24 May 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 364 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1803142677
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1803142678
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.85 x 2.31 x 19.84 cm
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I wanted to be an author from the moment I could pick up a pen and was writing boarding-school novels by the age of nine. I made the early mistake of thinking I ought to get a ‘proper job’ and went into Factory Planning – a career that gave me some wonderful experiences, amazing friends and even a fantastic husband, but didn’t offer much creative scope. So when I stopped to have children I took the chance to start the ‘improper job’ of writing. It's not been easy but I love it and can't see myself ever stopping.

I write WW2 fiction, focusing in on some of the lesser known nooks and crannies of this astonishing period and writing from a female perspective. The Midwife of Auschwitz has been my bestselling novel to date but I am always looks to explore emotional tales of courage, strength and overcoming terrible odds.

I also write medieval fiction as Joanna Courtney.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Reviewed in Australia on 26 March 2024
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Brilliant, heartbreaking book. Well written, I couldn't put it down
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frances bollard
4.0 out of 5 stars story well written
Reviewed in Australia on 16 October 2023
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a terrible story about a very awful time in history, well written
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5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible
Reviewed in Australia on 18 March 2024
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Tragic but incredible story. Must read midwife of Berlin straight after.
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Fiona l.
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in Australia on 13 January 2024
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Interesting story
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great read.
Reviewed in Australia on 24 September 2023
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Amazing book but very sad.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational read
Reviewed in Australia on 6 August 2022
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What a devastating, sickening and horrifying time it was people during the Nazi occupation. I cried all the way to the end.
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Monica Mac
5.0 out of 5 stars Harrowing but beautiful too.
Reviewed in Australia on 25 July 2022
It took a while before I picked this book up, I was just not in the right headspace for it, but once I started reading, I had trouble putting it down.

This is a harrowing read, no doubt about it, and if you are of a gentle disposition, be warned, there are some graphic descriptions in this book! However, there were beautiful parts too.

Ana is a Catholic midwife, working in Lodz, Poland. She is happy in her marriage and has three strapping sons who are all forging their paths in the world. Ester is a Jewish nurse, who has a sweetheart called Filip. These two women are the main characters in this book, and considering the book starts at the beginning of WWII, you know that there is lots of drama ahead.

Yes, there are lots of graphic descriptions of what happens in a concentration camp. But one of the most amazing things that I had no idea about is that over 3000 babies were born in Auschwitz alone! I just didn't think about women giving birth under those circumstances and in those numbers, the mind just boggles. Goes to show how huge the numbers of people in Auschwitz were, actually, I can't even get my brain around it.

Anyhow, for me, it was more about the human spirit, the power of love and friendship, kindness, than anything else.

Ana and Ester are amazing women and I just LOVE that they are based on real people. The author did a lot of research into this book and I think that it pays homage to these champions of women and their babies.

5 stars from me.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Powerful World War II Story
Reviewed in Australia on 31 May 2022
I have read a lot of novels based on the horrors of World War II but none made my heart ache and weep like this one. Despite the sad events, this story is brimming with undying love, indescribable perseverance, soul-stretching courage and unconquerable will.

The story is told through two characters: Polish midwife Ana Kaminski and Jewish nurse Ester Pasternak. They are both sent to the same concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau. Their professions allow them to be spared. But they each experience some horrific things as they work together to try and save the children and keep hope alive. Of course, things don’t always go as planned but Ana’s and Ester’s efforts are admirable and their courage inspiring.

The Midwife of Auschwitz covers many things, including the after effects of war. Even those who survived by rescue or escape, once returning home, had a hard journey to normalcy. Adjusting to freedom again proved difficult, once they left the barbed wire fences and confining walls. Many scars remained, not only on their bodies but also on their minds.

This novel is beautifully written. It broke my heart over and over again. Yes, I did not want to stop reading and kept the tissues nearby. It made me feel every emotion possible. Author Anna Stuart has done an amazing job and, although the trail of sorrow runs far and wide, a major message in The Midwife of Auschwitz shines through: love will triumph over hate. I highly recommend this novel and give it 5 Stars. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Christy Clarkson
5.0 out of 5 stars Such a great book
Reviewed in Canada on 14 May 2024
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Such a great book.. Hard to read- emotionally, but great read!
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Jackie
5.0 out of 5 stars must read
Reviewed in the United States on 13 May 2024
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While I’ve read many World War II nonfiction books, and a few fiction, I think this may be a novel based on fact more than any other I’ve read so far. Ms Stewart really gave it a more personal reality. I also didn’t know as much about Poland‘s part in the war. I would recommend this book to everyone. It’s heart wrenching, but it must be kept at the forefront so that it doesn’t happen again. Since I was a proofreader I found a few typos but otherwise it is very well written.
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Ami Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars powerful writing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 April 2024
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This book is beyond powerful and emotive. You get transported to Auschwitz and you get so emotionally involved this is an amazing book very highly recommended
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Lsh
3.0 out of 5 stars original mais …
Reviewed in France on 7 November 2023
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L’auteur a très bien su décrire ces moments dramatiques de la seconde guerre mondiale sous un prisme différent de tous les récits qui ont été faits jusqu’à maintenant; celui de sage femme dans un camp de concentration; il est cependant dommage que le style (longue phrase et vocabulaire peu usuel) rende la lecture plus difficile à suivre. Je recommande tout de même ce livre car il est très instructif et comme il est dit elle est basée sur une histoire vraie
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Ana Pires
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirador.
Reviewed in Spain on 10 May 2023
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Uma história de superação!
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