Always Remember Your Name: 'Heartbreaking and utterly uplifting' Heather Morris, author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz

Tati and Andra Bucci, two Italian sisters, were taken to Auschwitz in 1944 and were among only 70 child survivors. They never forgot their promise to their mother to always remember their name and overcame their trauma to live long lives, bearing witness as survivors of the Holocaust. "Always Remember Your Name" is a heart-breaking and yet utterly uplifting book about their bond and their road to recovery.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 20 January 2022
Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd

These two sisters, Tati and Andra, stand as remarkable survivors of the Holocaust, offering us a profound and invaluable account of their experiences through their book. Their journey begins on March 28, 1944, when they were abruptly awakened from their sleep and taken to Auschwitz, the notorious Kinder Block under the supervision of Josef Mengele, known as the "Angel of Death." By the time Auschwitz was liberated, an unfathomable 230,000 children had been ruthlessly murdered, leaving only a mere 70 child survivors, including Tati and Andra.

Throughout their harrowing ordeal in the camp and the liberation of Auschwitz, the sisters clung steadfastly to their mother's promise, vowing to remember their names at all costs. Despite the overwhelming trauma they endured, they never lost sight of who they were—Tati and Andra Bucci—and this connection to their heritage played a pivotal role in their miraculous return to their parents years later, across different countries. Their resilience and determination allowed them to overcome the profound scars of their past and lead long and fulfilling lives.

"Always Remember Your Name" is a poignant and inspiring testament to the indomitable human spirit. It explores the unbreakable bond between two sisters, who faced unimaginable horrors and emerged stronger on the other side. The book is a valuable record of the suffering endured by some of the youngest survivors of the Holocaust, providing insight and illumination into the complex road to recovery. It delves into the silences, loyalties, and self-examinations that characterized their journey, challenging our assumptions and shedding light on the resilience of the human soul.

Esther Freud, bestselling author of "Hideous Kinky," praises the book as a "valuable record of what was suffered by surely some of our youngest survivors." She acknowledges the sisters' remarkable resilience and their ability to overcome the unimaginable trauma they experienced. Freud also commends the book for its insightful and illuminating portrayal of the road to recovery, which is far from what we might expect. The sisters' journey is filled with silences, loyalties, and self-examinations, reflecting the depth of their emotional and psychological scars.

In conclusion, Tati and Andra's story is a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit and the resilience of the human soul. Through their book, they have broken the silence and bestowed upon us an immeasurable gift—the opportunity to learn from their experiences and never forget the horrors of the Holocaust. Their unwavering commitment to remember their names and their unwavering determination to overcome adversity serve as a reminder of the importance of compassion, resilience, and the pursuit of justice. As we reflect on their story, let us honor their memory and strive to ensure that such atrocities are never repeated.

Weight: 320g
Dimension: 220 x 142 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781786581211