Another tribute to the resilience of the Holocaust survivors. These collections always make me take a moment and reflect.

Thank you NetGalley and Harper Paperbacks for giving me the opportunity to read this.

I received this as a free copy from NetGalley to review. I couldn't put this book down. It is obvious from the first few pages that the author thoroughly researched for this book. It reads more like nonfiction than fiction. Although there are many books about the Holocaust and what people did to survive, this one stands out because it is about sewing. Sewing is not my hobby, but the book still appealed to me. I felt a range of emotions while reading the book. The characters were well developed and the text flowed.

This was such a well researched book. I have an undergraduate degree in retailing so to have this story told through the eyes of seamstresses was wonderful for me. The descriptions of textiles and clothing mixed with the story of survival made for a unique perspective on the history of the Holocaust. I

A hard book to read. I originally thought this was a fiction story but it wasn’t. Lucy Arlington obviously did her research when writing this difficult story about the dressmakers in a concentration camp during the war. The women were mainly Jewish prisoners forced to make fashionable items for the Nazis. I can’t even imagine having to go through this. Such a hard topic to read.

This book was hard for me - I've been on a nonfiction Holocaust reading streak, and this one primed my anxiety and sorrow.. I read enough to know it is well researched and written, but I did not read the whole book. It was raw and so was I. Maybe I'll try at another time.

This book details a part of Jewish history little known.. It was difficult to imagine going in, but Lucy Adlington brought it to life and I felt the evil followed by the uplifted spirits as the women’s desire to help others and themselves survive. A must read 5-star biography.

This was a very interesting story about dressmakers in Auschwitz concentration camp. I have no idea that dressmaking was important during that time. It was a well-researched book where the author gives an in-depth details about the dressmakers - from their family background until their time in the camp. There was also information on fashion and how it was important to the Nazis. I appreciate all this! Unfortunately I wasn't able to finish reading it. I find that the writing was a bit dry and there were parts which left me confused and difficult for me to follow.

Pub. Date: Sep 14. 2021

***Thank you Harper Perennial and NetGalley for this gifted reading copy. All opinions expressed are my own.***

When I was approved for this book I knew it would be a powerful book. Adlington writes a tremendous book that is very well researched. Her explanations are comprehensive and gives you a expansive picture of Auschwitz, behind the women who toiled in the dressmaker shop. I learned a few new things about the camp concerning the use of hair thst I have not read elsewhere in Holocaust literature. The women showcased by the author are the focal point of the story and she does an excellent job of relaying their stories. The use of personal photographs enhance the text. Although chilling, this is a must read.

Something in my soul keeps bringing me to the stories of Auschwitz and anything involving the Holocaust. This was very well written and had a beautiful message.

"The Dressmakers of Auschwitz: The True Story of the Women who Sewed to Survive" by Lucy Adlington
Released Date: 9.14.2021

In Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, 25 inmates, mostly Jewish women and girls, were chosen to design, cut, and sew gorgeous fashionable clothing for elite Nazi women in a workshop named the Upper Tailoring Studio.

Established by Hedwig Höss, the camp commandant's wife, and patronized by the wives of SS guards and officers, the dressmakers hoped this work would save them from the gas chambers.

Based on numerous sources, historian Lucy Adlington focuses on the women who were drafted to create custom fashions while in the camp. This book gave me chills, interweaving the women's stories and friendships with Nazi policies and hate.

Thank you to @netgalley for the opportunity to read in exchange for my honest opinion.

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I found the topic fascinating. I had hopes for this book, and it’s possible that the final version will correct the text flow problems I encountered. It appears to be well-researched; the tedious delivery style takes away from what should be a compelling story.

I didn't realize this was on the Netgalley App only. The app is glitchy for me, so I downloaded this book on Edelweiss instead. Thank you!