Renee Hartman was born in Bratislava, which is now the capital of
Slovakia. She and her sister were arrested by the Nazis and
imprisoned in Bergen-Belsen, where they endured horrifying
conditions, and where Renee nearly succumbed to typhus. After being
liberated, Renee and her sister immigrated to the United States.
Ever since, Renee has been writing about her experiences in the
Holocaust. She lives in Connecticut.
Joshua M. Greene produces books and films about the Holocaust. His
documentaries have been broadcast in twenty countries and his books
translated into eight languages. He has taught Holocaust history
for Fordham and Hofstra Universities. He lives in Old Westbury, New
York.
Praise for Signs of Survival: "Narrated in a matter-of-fact tone...The story is rich in the depiction of the sisters' strong sustaining relationship throughout their horrific ordeals." -- Publishers Weekly"Difficult to read at times, this touching narrative is a poignant addition to the World War II Holocaust canon." -- School Library Journal"An extraordinary tale of sisterhood and survival, told with simplicity." -- Kirkus Reviews
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