
A Mother's Promise
My true story of surviving Auschwitz and the horrors of the Holocaust, the Sunday Times bestseller
$21.75
- Paperback
304 pages
- Release Date
13 January 2026
Summary
The Sunday Times Bestseller
‘Quite simply the most important book you will read this year’ Hazel Gaynor
‘An extraordinary read’ Lorraine Kelly
‘Deeply moving’ Daily Mail
‘Mama, it’s me.’ I held her hand in mine, hoping it would give her the strength to hold on.
Finally, she spoke, her voice barely above a whisper.…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781399625425 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 139962542X |
| Author: | Renee Salt, Kate Thompson |
| Publisher: | Orion Publishing Co |
| Imprint: | Seven Dials |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 13 January 2026 |
| Weight: | 268g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 128mm x 24mm |
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About The Author
Renee Salt
Renee Salt is a 96-year-old Holocaust survivor. Born Rywka Ruchla Berkowicz in Poland in 1929, she was just 10 years old when World War II brought horror to her doorstep. After surviving Auschwitz-Birkenau, Renee was liberated from Bergen-Belsen in 1945. After moving to Paris, Renee met her husband Charles, a member of the British Army and part of the liberating forces at Bergen-Belsen. They married in 1949 and lived in North London, having two children and five grandchildren.
Kate Thompson is a journalist and bestselling writer. As well as being passionate about capturing lost voices and untold social histories, Kate’s also a library campaigner. Her 100 libraries project celebrates the richness and complexity of librarians work and the vital role of libraries in our communities. Alongside her journalism and writing, Kate is also a podcaster.
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