After Auschwitz

Eva was captured by the Nazis on the day she turned fifteen and sent to the Auschwitz concentration camp. Her survival was a result of a series of fortuitous events, her sheer willpower, and the unwavering support and protection from her mother, Fritzi, who was also taken there. After Auschwitz was liberated, Eva and Fritzi embarked on a long journey to return home, desperately searching for Eva's father and brother, from whom they had been separated. Sadly, they received the devastating news months later that both had been killed.

Before the war, while living in Amsterdam, Eva had formed a friendship with Anne Frank, a bond that would link their lives in unexpected ways. This connection deepened when, in 1953, Eva’s mother Fritzi married Anne’s father, Otto Frank. Through this narrative, we gain an intimate insight into Eva's extraordinary life, juxtaposed with that of her friend Anne, capturing the indelible mark left by the Holocaust.

This account is a stark, honest portrayal of how a regular individual survived such an ordeal. Eva's recollections and vivid storytelling convey the harrowing realities she faced. Yet, the story extends beyond survival; it delves into Eva’s subsequent battles with her past and her efforts to uphold the memory of Anne Frank, influenced deeply by her step-father Otto’s legacy, ensuring that Anne’s story remains alive for generations.