LILY'S PROMISE BOOK REVIEW

Saturday

I have always been interested in World War 2 and the Holocaust, even more so since I visited Auschwitz in 2017 and saw some of the horrors that went on there for myself. 


Ever since then I have watched a lot of documentaries and films about the Holocaust and have started reading a lot more about it too.


I am also an avid TikTok user, and when Lily Ebert and her great-grandson, Dov, came up on my 'For You' page, I couldn't stop watching their videos. If you have TikTok, I'd definitely recommend watching Lily Ebert's videos here.


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In these videos, Lily talks about her experience as a survivor of Auschwitz (along with other camps) and answers a lot of questions that she gets. 


Lily is a 98-year-old Holocaust survivor, she was sent to Auschwitz when she was 20 along with her family who were all from Hungary.


The book


In the book, Lily describes her experiences all the way from prior to being taken to Auschwitz, to her life after the war up until 2020.


As aforementioned, I have consumed a lot of narratives around Auschwitz and the Holocaust so I am very aware of some of the brutality and awful things that happened to people. But reading this from a real-life Holocaust survivor, I could feel the emotion that Lily was putting into the book, having experienced it herself.

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The book was structured in years, each chapter was a different year of Lily's life and she went into a lot of the details about the atrocities she experienced - which can't have been easy to do.


Due to the topics discussed in the book, sometimes reading it can be quite difficult and upsetting. But when I was feeling this, I had to remind myself that I was reading it from a place of privilege. It is so shocking to me, all the awful things that happened in the Holocaust, but none of that has happened to me and I, along with everyone, need to be educated about it.


In terms of the structure of the book, I really liked the way it was in chronological order over the different years of Lily's life and I liked that Dov (Lily's great-grandson) had written a few parts in it too. Most of the book is from Lily's perspective but Dov explains how they created TikTok and wrote the book. He also explains a bit about how he thought Lily was feeling writing the book.


Should you read this book?


Yes! I would recommend this book to anyone. I believe that we all need to know about the Holocaust and do as much learning about it as we possibly can. Reading Lily's promise, along with watching her TikTok videos is a great way to do this.


A lot of the documentaries out there are really helpful, and they have been constructed by historical experts, but oftentimes, they weren't actually there to experience it. Lily was there, she saw it, she felt it.

Related: My experience at Auschwitz-Birkenau

Have you read this book? I'd love to hear your thoughts. If not, add it to your list ASAP.

5 comments

  1. I've seen this book around quite a bit. It sounds heart-breaking but a really important read. Definitely think I'll pick this up next time I see it!

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  2. I haven't heard of this book before, it does sound like a really heart-breaking read though! x

    Lucy Mary

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  4. Lily's Promise offers a personal and emotional perspective on the Holocaust, making it a highly recommended read for anyone interested in understanding the real experiences of survivors like Lily Ebert. I have no more information about Lily Ebert because I'm busy with my academic workload. I am looking for someone who will help me with my business management dissertation topics and services in the UK. Someone, please help me.

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  5. Lily's Promise is a captivating read! The intricate plot keeps you hooked till the last page. The characters are well-developed, and the emotions feel raw and authentic. This book is a gem for anyone seeking an emotional rollercoaster ride. Definitely worth the read, no need to pay someone to do your assignment!

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