Inseparable

The Hess Twins' Holocaust Journey through Bergen-Belsen to America

By: Faris Cassell

Narrated by: Tavia Gilbert

Stefan and Marion Hess’s happy childhood was shattered in 1944. Torn from their home in Amsterdam, the six-year-old twins and their parents were deported to a place their mother called “a dying hell”—the infamous concentration camp at Bergen-Belsen.

Inseparable is the vivid account of one family’s struggle to survive the Holocaust. When caught in childish mischief, Stefan and Marion ran from SS soldiers, making a game of seeing who could get closest to the guard towers before being warned he would be shot. They witnessed their father beaten beyond recognition, dodged strafing warplanes, and somehow survived in a place where “the children looked for bread between the corpses.” Above all, this is the unforgettable story of a young mother and father who were willing to sacrifice everything for their children.

From the Hesses’ prosperous pre-war life in Germany to their desperate ride in a bullet-strafed boxcar through the rubble of the collapsing Third Reich, Faris Cassell weaves Stefan and Marion’s personal memories and historical details into a gripping narration of this heroic family’s ordeal.

The Indomitable Family

The most incredible story of a family that survives the 95% Chance of Extermination… You can’t stop listening. Beautifully narrated and with viewpoints of all four family members…..

The Truth

There are miracles! I, personally, don't believe in luck. This story proves that there are miracles.

Captivating true story rocked my soul

I loved this book. The story of this family is beyond anything I could imagine. The truths here are shocking, horrible and yet there is always hope. It is a rich story and a history lesson beautifully written. I learned a great deal. The narration was excellent. This book is a reminder - to stay vigilant with our eyes wide open - 💜

actual history

I would recommend this book for anyone who wants to know the truth about the Holocaust and how it impacted people and lives or thrown away everyday with no thought of humanity.

The will to survive

Not only were the parents determined to survive but that the 4 would stay together. It’s good to know they got to live in America and educate us about the holocaust.