Inseparable: The Hess Twins' Holocaust Journey through Bergen-Belsen to America

Stefan and Marion Hess' six-year-old twins and their parents were deported to Bergen-Belsen, a concentration camp. Inseparable is the story of one family's struggle to survive the Holocaust, including their father's beating and their escape from SS soldiers. Faris Cassell weaves their personal memories and historical details into a gripping narration of their family's heroic fight for their lives, reminding the reader of pure evil and offering tribute to victims and survivors of the Third Reich.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 09 November 2023
Publisher: Regnery Publishing Inc

Stefan and Marion Hess' once-happy childhood came to an abrupt end in 1943 when they were forcibly taken from their home in Amsterdam and deported to the infamous concentration camp at Bergen-Belsen. Inseparable, this poignant account chronicles the unwavering resilience of one family in the face of unimaginable adversity. Within the confines of the camp, the children engaged in a daring game, daringly running from the SS soldiers, seeking to get as close to the guard towers as possible before being warned of the impending danger of being shot. Stefan and Marion bore witness to their father's brutal beating, narrowly dodging strafing warplanes, and miraculously surviving in a place where the children were scavenging for bread amidst the corpses.

Above all, this is the unforgettable story of a young mother and father who were willing to sacrifice everything for their children. From their prosperous pre-war life in Germany to their harrowing journey in a bullet-strafed boxcar amidst the crumbling ruins of the collapsing Third Reich, Faris Cassell skillfully weaves Stefan and Marion's personal memories and historical details into a gripping narrative that vividly portrays their family's heroic fight for survival. As the number of Holocaust survivors continues to dwindle, the Hess twins' account of their childhood ordeal serves as a stark reminder of the sheer evil that existed during that period. Moreover, it presents an invaluable opportunity to pay tribute to the victims and survivors of the Third Reich, offering a profound remembrance of their resilience and courage.

Weight: 468g
Dimension: 140 x 211 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781684514687