Review By: Jessica Polge
Published: 2021
Genre(s): Historical Fiction, World War II, Holocaust, Family
Audience: Grades 11–12, Adult
Content Warnings: Holocaust, racial slurs, abuse, starvation, violence
Goodreads Link: Three Sisters
Summary:
Three Sisters tells the story of Livia, Magda, and Cibi—Slovakian sisters who survive the horrors of Auschwitz by clinging to one another and holding tight to a promise they made to their father to stay together no matter what. Inspired by true events, this novel explores their strength, hope, and resilience through unimaginable suffering.
Review:
Heather Morris’s Three Sisters is a deeply moving portrayal of survival, courage, and the unbreakable power of family bonds. Drawing from true accounts, Morris immerses readers in the realities of Auschwitz while highlighting the sisters’ love and determination to live. The story’s emotional weight and focus on sisterhood offer both heartbreak and inspiration.
The novel not only captures the brutality of the Holocaust but also the humanity that persisted through it. It provides valuable opportunities for classroom discussions in history and psychology, allowing students to examine the Holocaust’s impact, the psychology of survival, and the moral dilemmas faced by those who lived it.
This book honors the resilience of women who endured unimaginable cruelty and found ways to rebuild after war. It is a powerful read that bridges history and empathy for mature students and adults.
