{"product_id":"the-red-ribbon-captivates-inspires-and-ultimately-enriches-heather-morris-author-of-the-tattooist-of-auschwitz","title":"The Red Ribbon: 'Captivates, inspires and ultimately enriches' Heather Morris, author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe Tattooist of Auschwitz is a novel that tells the story of four young women who were forced to work as seamstresses in the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp during World War II. The book explores the themes of survival, friendship, and resistance, and is inspired by the true stories of the women who lived through this horrific experience. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 304 pages\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12 July 2018\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hot Key Books\u003cbr\u003e\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaptivates, inspires, and ultimately enriches Heather Morris, the author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz. Nominated for the CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL 2019, this novel transports readers to a world of resilience and survival.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a parallel universe, Rose, Ella, Mina, and Carla could have been lifelong friends. However, this is Birchwood, a place marked by its unique challenges.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs fourteen-year-old Ella enters the world of fashion, she steps into a realm of silks, seams, scissors, pins, hems, and trimmings. She is a dressmaker, but this is no ordinary sewing workshop. Her clients are extraordinary, and so is her mission.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElla has joined the seamstresses of Birkenau-Auschwitz, a place known for its horrors and its survivors. Every dress she creates holds the potential to save a life. Survival is the overarching theme of this place.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElla seeks refuge from the harsh realities of her existence and the haunting memories that plague her. She finds solace in her work and the world of fashion and fabrics. However, she is faced with painful decisions about how far she is willing to go to survive. Is her love of clothes and creativity a form of collaboration with her captors, or is it a means of staying alive? Will she fight for herself alone, or will she trust the importance of an ever-deepening friendship with Rose?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne thread that weaves through the vibrant colors of couture gowns and the muddy terrain of the camp is a red ribbon, given to Ella as a symbol of hope. It serves as a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always a glimmer of light to hold onto.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Tattooist of Auschwitz is a powerful testament to the human spirit's resilience and the power of friendship. It is a story that will stay with readers long after they turn the last page, inspiring them to embrace hope, resilience, and the pursuit of beauty in the face of adversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 230g\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 197 x 131 x 18 (mm)\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781471407161\n                            \n                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lucy Adlington","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44094481826042,"sku":"9781471407161","price":6.41,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/23b99a7e420d62ccc53f1a2938f7624e.jpg?v=1630120764","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-red-ribbon-captivates-inspires-and-ultimately-enriches-heather-morris-author-of-the-tattooist-of-auschwitz","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}