Dear Esther

by Richard Rashke

Dear Esther is a play which premiered at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., in January l998. It is based on the life of Esther Raab, a character in Richard Rashke's book, Escape From Sobibor .

Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

About the author

Richard Rashke is a lecturer and author of non-fiction books, including The Killing of Karen Silkwood, Escape from Sobibor, Useful Enemies, A Boy Named Red: A True Crime Story, and The Whistle Blower’s Dilemma: Snowden, Silkwood and Their Quest for the Truth. His works have been translated into thirteen languages and have been the subject of films for the screen and television. Rashke worked with Sobibor survivor Esther Tenner Raab on a powerful play called Dear Esther, and he has recently released a new book for all ages, Wounded Wing.

Reviews

[Joanna Bastian · Rating 5 out of 5]

After writing Escape from Sobibor, Richard Rashke kept in touch with one of the main characters, Esther, whom he had spent many hours interviewing for the book. Richard's book, Escape from Sobibor, was turned into a movie - and Esther was again consulted for her input and guidance during the production of the movie to keep the story accurate and honest. After the movie, Esther was invited to share her story at many schools. Although painful for her, Esther shared her story because the leader of the escape party said, "for those of us who survive - tell the world." Hundreds of students began to send her letters. Through this miraculous correspondence, Esther began to confront her past and start to heal. Esther shared these letters with Richard, who encouraged her to allow him to share a different story - her own. Beautifully written, stark and poignant - Esther's story must be shared.

[Fiona]

hi i want to reade this book but i cant