The Midwife of Auschwitz

By: Anna Stuart

Narrated by: Sophie Aldred

Auschwitz, 1943: As I held the tiny baby in my arms, my fingers traced the black tattoo etched across her little thigh. And I prayed that one day this set of numbers, identical to her mother’s, would have the power to reunite a family torn apart by war….

Inspired by an incredible true story, this poignant novel tells of one woman’s fight for love, life, and hope during a time of unimaginable darkness.

Ana Kaminski is pushed through the iron gates of Auschwitz beside her frightened young friend Ester Pasternak. As they reach the front of the line, Ana steps forward and quietly declares herself a midwife--and Ester her assistant. Their arms are tattooed and they’re ordered to the maternity hut. Holding an innocent newborn baby, Ana knows the fate of so many are in her hands and vows to do everything she can to save them.

When two guards in their chilling SS uniforms march in and snatch a blond-haired baby from its mother, it’s almost too much for Ana to bear. Consoling the distraught woman, Ana realises amid the terrible heartache there is a glimmer of hope. The guards are taking the healthiest babies and placing them with German families, so they will survive. And there are whispers the war is nearly over.... Ana and Ester begin to secretly tattoo little ones with their mother’s numbers, praying one day they might be reunited.

Then, early one morning, Ana notices the small bump under Ester’s thin striped clothing.

An absolutely heartbreaking WW2 novel of one woman’s bravery and determination to bring life and hope into a broken world. Fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Alice Network, and The Nightingale will be gripped.

©2022 Anna Stuart (P)2023 Bookouture, an imprint of Storyfire Ltd.

Critic reviews

"An absolute must read. I devoured this book in its entirety… I am almost speechless… a box of Kleenex is mandatory. I absolutely loved this book, historical fiction at its best!… Definitely worth ten stars.: (Page Turners)

"Whoa! Don’t take those tissues away, I’m not quite cried out just yet! Happy tears, sad tears, who knows where one ends and the other begins!… Beautiful, heartbreaking, heart-warming, uplifting and inspirational." (Fiction Books)

Loved! Engaging, sad and inspiring

This was such a beautifully told historical story of strength, hate, love and the evil that can born from such horrible war. The suffering paired with determination and optimism was exquisitely written. Highly recommend and now a favorite book.

Hard to read but it is so important

I wanted to cry throughout the entire book. Hard to believe that such cruelty exists but it certainly does, and continues today.
Excellent narration.

Beautiful.

This story is beautifully written and presented to the reader. I found myself deeply moved and heartbroken when finished.

Such a great listen! Wow!!!

Any mother, WWII fan or just most people in general will love this heart wrenching and loving story.

Great Read

Heartbreaking the things that took place during the time, I can’t even begin to imagine.
I loved the narration!