Escape from Yellow Star to the United States

Author: Orbach
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: The protagonist, Inge Orbach, was born into a Jewish family in Germany. After the outbreak of World War II, Inge and her parents were sent to concentration camps and suffered brutal treatment at the hands of the Nazis. After the war, the family of three bravely left Germany and went to the United States in search of a new life. Upon arriving in the United States, they could not speak the language, found it difficult to find work, and struggled to make ends meet. Inge also contracted tuberculosis, depriving her of a normal life once again. After recovering from her illness, Inge cherished life and became a respected and well-liked student. This book showcases the growth journey of an ordinary yet extraordinary woman. She endured hardships, tasted humiliation, but learned to appreciate the beauty of life, to be proud of her identity, and to transcend her own circumstances.