I Will Plant You a Lilac Tree: Book Guide, Author and Facts
I Will Plant You a Lilac Tree by Laura Hillman — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
In 1942 Hannelore Wolff made a difficult decision, one that changed her life forever. She left the comfort and safety of her boarding school in Berlin, Germany, and volunteered to be sent to a Polish ghetto. The Gestapo had already killed her father and were deporting her mother and brothers. Hannelore could not bear to be separated from what was left of her family so she chose to go with them. It was the beginning of her long journey through what turned out to be eight concentration camps, including Auschwitz. In one of the camps, Hannelore fell in love with a young man named Dick Hillman. After a few months they were separated, but Dick told Hannelore, "I will find you, wherever you are." He kept his promise. They were both put on Oskar Schindler's famous list and married when they were reunited. I Will Plant You a Lilac Tree is one woman's incredible story of finding courage, strength
Quick facts about I Will Plant You a Lilac Tree
- Title: I Will Plant You a Lilac Tree
- Author: Laura Hillman
- First published: 2003
- Genre: young adult, jews, jewish children in the holocaust
- OpenLibrary ID: OL8317323W
Where to read I Will Plant You a Lilac Tree
I Will Plant You a Lilac Tree by Laura Hillman is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is I Will Plant You a Lilac Tree about?
In 1942 Hannelore Wolff made a difficult decision, one that changed her life forever.
Who wrote I Will Plant You a Lilac Tree?
I Will Plant You a Lilac Tree was written by Laura Hillman.
When was I Will Plant You a Lilac Tree published?
I Will Plant You a Lilac Tree was first published in 2003.
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