I WAS A DOCTOR IN AUSCHWITZ - GISELLA PERL

A harrowing account by Gisella Perl, a Hungarian Jew and gynecologist who, after being deported to Auschwitz, served as a doctor in the women's camp in Auschwitz II-Birkenau. Her memoirs are not only a document of the camp reality, but above all a testament to the indomitable human spirit in the face of unimaginable cruelty. This book, first published in New York in 1948, was published in Poland almost eighty years after the events described, becoming an important voice in the discussion about the Holocaust.

• Harrowing account of camp life
• Testament to the indomitable human spirit
• Story of dramatic choices and dilemmas
• Embodiment of the medical professional ethos
• Document of the camp reality
• First Polish edition after almost eighty years

Gisella Perl describes a daily life marked by violence and cruelty, confronting the reader with dramatic choices and dilemmas that seem far removed from our present-day experience. Her account, however, is not only a chronicle of suffering, but above all a story of unceasing concern for others. Unlike the Nazi doctors, Gisella Perl remains true to the Hippocratic Oath and the medical professional ethos, becoming the embodiment of the archetype of the doctor-healer, providing help and care for the well-being of others in all circumstances.

This book is not only a document of the camp reality, but also a record of human indomitability. Gisella Perl, against all odds, does not lose faith in humanity and tries, as best she can, to help other prisoners. Her attitude is an inspiration to anyone who believes in the power of good and the need to help others, even in the most difficult situations. It is a story of how sparks of hope and humanity can be found in the darkest corners of human history.

ZOHAR Press Publishing House hands over to readers an extremely important document that allows us to better understand the tragedy of the Holocaust and pay tribute to the victims of the Nazi regime. Gisella Perl's book is a must-read for anyone who wants to know the truth about Auschwitz and understand how important it is to never forget these terrible events. It is also a story about the strength of the human spirit and the indomitable will to survive, which can be an inspiration to us all.