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The Auschwitz Crematorium: Lale’s Harsh Reality

In The Tattooist of Auschwitz, what horrible job is Lale given in the Auschwitz crematorium? How does Lale abuse his power as a member of Auschwitz’s political department? How does he use it for good? The Tattooist of Auschwitz is a historical fiction novel based on a true story. In the book, Lale is faced with the horrors of the Auschwitz crematoriums. In his “privileged” position, he gets a harsh reminder of what the other prisoners are facing every day. Read on to learn more about Lale’s eye-opening experience in the Auschwitz crematorium.

The Future of Terrorism: The Threat Is Minor

What is the future of terrorism? Will there be more or fewer terrorist attacks going forward? According to Yuval Noah Harari, the author of 21 Lessons for the 21st Century, we shouldn’t worry too much about the future of terrorism because the threat is currently minor. However, if terrorists obtain nuclear weapons or launch cyber- or bioterrorism attacks, the threat can grow exponentially. Keep reading for more about the future of terrorism.

Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp: Lale’s Secret

In The Tattooist of Auschwitz, how did Lale set up an outside connection from Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp? How did his smuggling service come in handy? Although Lale was afraid of getting caught, he found an outside connection and set up a small smuggling service inside Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. It was thanks to this connection that he was able to procure Penicillin and save Gita’s life Keep reading to learn about Lale’s secret, smuggling enterprise in Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp.

Lale’s Concentration Camp Escape Meant More Danger

How did Lale make his concentration camp escape? How did he jump out of the pot and into the fire? In Heather Morris’ historical fiction novel, The Tattooist of Auschwitz, Lale escapes a concentration camp in Vienna. He ran into Russian soldiers who he thought might help him, but quickly realized he was forced into another dangerous situation. Continue reading about Lale’s concentration camp escape.

Lale Eisenberg: Inspiration for The Tattooist of Auschwitz

Who was Lale Eisenberg? Was Lale a real person or a fictional character? How did Lale end up in Auschwitz? Lale Eisenberg (who later adopted the name Lale Sokolov) was a real Holocaust survivor. The book The Tattooist of Auschwitz is based on Lale’s story as told to the author 70 years after the events. The book is considered to be historical fiction rather than a biography, however, because the author used creative license when telling Lale’s story. Keep reading to learn about Lale Eisenberg.

Lovers in Auschwitz: Lale and Gita’s Love Story

Lale and Gita were lovers in Auschwitz, but did that love continue after they escaped? Did they get the happily ever after they always longed for? In the book The Tattooist of Auschwitz, Lale and Gita were lovers in Auschwitz. After the fall of the concentration camp, they both escaped separately and were reunited in Bratislava. They faced many challenges in life, but after what they went through in Auschwitz, Lale and Gita could handle anything together. Keep reading to learn what the lovers in Auschwitz did after their escape.

Abu Musab al-Zarqawi: Death of the AQI Leader

Who is Abu Musab al-Zarqawi? What was the sequence of events that has lead to his capture? What does Zarqawi’s death mean for the insurgency? Abu Musab al-Zarqawi was the leader of Al Qaeda franchise in Iraq (AQI). He is regarded as one of the most destructive militants in the history of the Sectarian conflict. Zarqawi’s death became an important military and symbolic event in the history of fighting against the terrorist insurgency. Read about the sequence of events that has lead to Abu Musab al-Zarqawi’s death.

Who Was Josef Mengele in The Tattooist of Auschwitz?

Who was Josef Mengele? What role did he play in the book The Tattooist of Auschwitz? Josef Mengele was a doctor at the Auschwitz concentration camp who tortured the prisoners and performed many gruesome experiments. In The Tattooist of Auschwitz, he often tantalized Lale and tortured those around him as an intimidation tactic. So, who was Josef Mengele? He was a devil in a white coat. Continue on for the answer to the question: Who was Josef Mengele?

Heaven Is for Real: Timeline of Events From the Book

What is the Heaven Is for Real timeline of events? What happened to Colton Burpo? Why does Colton claim he went to Heaven? The book Heaven Is for Real was written by pastor Todd Burpo about his young son’s visit to heaven. Here is a chronological timeline of the Heaven Is for Real events from Colton’s sickness in 2003 to the writing of the book in 2007. Continue on for the Heaven Is for Real timeline.

The End of Auschwitz: Lale and Gita Are Separated

Why were Lale and Gita separated in The Tattooist of Auschwitz? What happened at the end of Auschwitz? In 1945, the Russians started to close in to bring the end of Auschwitz concentration camp. The women, including Gita, were rounded up and sent away. Meanwhile, Lale is sent to another camp. They didn’t know if they would ever see each other again. Continue reading to learn what happened to Lale and Gita at the end of Auschwitz.