A Girl in Exile the Endless Steppe [Paperback] Hautzig, Esther

Description

1968 edition. Paperback cover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and bending. Spine has some reading creases and wear. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

A Girl in Exile the Endless Steppe by Esther Hautzig is a poignant autobiographical account of the author’s childhood experiences during World War II. In 1941, Esther and her family were among the millions of Polish citizens deported from their homes by Soviet forces and exiled to Siberia. This harrowing memoir chronicles their arduous journey to a remote village in the Kazakh steppe, where they endured harsh living conditions, hunger, and the constant threat of death.

Despite the adversities, Hautzig’s vivid and honest narrative captures the resilience of the human spirit, the strength of family bonds, and the power of hope in the face of unimaginable hardship. Her recollections offer a rare and deeply personal glimpse into the lesser-known aspects of World War II, shedding light on the plight of Polish civilians caught in the crossfire of competing ideologies.

This 1968 edition, though well-loved, remains a testament to the enduring impact of Hautzig’s story. Its worn cover and creased spine bear witness to the book’s journey through the hands of countless readers, each drawn to the author’s unflinching portrayal of survival and the indomitable human spirit.