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Eva Schloss
Eva Schloss survived escape from her homeland in Austria, two years in hiding, capture by the Nazis on her 15th birthday, nine months in Auschwitz death camp, and the death of her beloved father and brother.
My mother, Ursula, grew up with Anne Frank. In fact she is mentioned in Anne Frank’s Diary. On a personal note, I was fascinated to meet Eva because her mother was married to Otto Frank, the widowed father of Anne. Shortly into our photo session I learned that Eva knew my mother. "Of course I knew your mother", Eva told me, "we all grew up together in Amsterdam." I immediately had chills upon hearing this.
Forty years after the end of World War II, Eva began to share her story. She has written two books and spoken to more than one thousand audiences about her experiences. She joins many other survivors who work tirelessly to end the violence and bigotry that continue to plague our world.
Eva’s message is that life is precious and fragile, and that the creative spirit is stronger than fear. She speaks of the immeasurable power of good, and that love makes a difference.
A student who heard Eva speak stated: "I realize I should not judge people. Now, I give everyone a chance and try to learn something from everyone I meet. I look at people for who they are, and not how different they may look. Even a stranger can change our path in life and help you become a better person."
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