Pregnant Women and Children Born in Auschwitz

Głosy Pamięci #5

by Helena Kubica

The fifth volume in the "Voices of Memory" series is devoted to the youngest prisoners of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration and Death the children who were born there and their mothers. Helena Kubica, the author of this volume, spent many years studying the former Camps' records and large collection testimonies given by survivors. She has also painstakingly collected the photographs that are presented in this volume. From her extensive research, what emerges is nightmarish reality of the unimaginable suffering, desperation, and the enormity of the crime that was committed by the Nazi and SS medical workers at the Auschwitz and Birkenau Camps. These pseudoscientific experiments along with the torments the surviving individuals, endured left psychological and often physical scars. The tragedy experienced by expectant mothers inside the Camp, was not only the complete opposite of joy that motherhood so often brings; moreover, it was above all the absolute violation of natural law, dignity, and these individuals' fundamental human rights. The 'Table of Contents' of this volume 1.A Note From the Publisher 2.Historical Outline 3.Selected Historical Sources 4.The Accounts and Memoirs of Survivors 5.Camp Documents and Photographs 6.A Timeline of Important Events in Auschwitz Concentration Camp

104 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[KFK · Rating 5 out of 5]

A sad report about the horrors pregnant women and mothers had to endure in Auschwitz. It is a short read, informative, and includes photos of surivors. However, it's not sn easy read, you've got to have the stomach for it.

I still can't believe Mengele got away with everything

[Aliyah · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book gave many accounts of women who gave birth in Auschwitz. The book describes the horrors and trauma that these women endured. It was honestly horrific. However, despite it I think it’s an important read. It was very powerful and I’m grateful that these women shared their stories. Everyone should definitely read this book.