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The Angel of Auschwitz
In a place built for death, one woman fought to save life.
An elderly doctor stands before a room of students in a lecture hall. What unfolds is a story of courage, brutality and survival.
When Dr Gisella Perl is deported to Auschwitz, her medical training becomes the only thing that can keep her alive. Forced into the women’s barracks under the command of Josef Mengele, she faces starvation, disease and relentless brutality. Every day she must make impossible choices, using her skills to save the women the camp has marked for death.
As she endures hunger, violence and the loss of everyone she loves, Gisella refuses to surrender the one thing the Nazis cannot take from her duty to protect life. In the shadows of the infirmary, she becomes a quiet force of resistance, risking her life to shield others from the fate worse than death…
Inspired by true event, The Angel of Auschwitz is a powerful and deeply human novel about survival, sacrifice and a doctor who fought back in the only way she could. Perfect for readers of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, Cilka’s Journeyand The Sisters of Auschwitz.
An elderly doctor stands before a room of students in a lecture hall. What unfolds is a story of courage, brutality and survival.
When Dr Gisella Perl is deported to Auschwitz, her medical training becomes the only thing that can keep her alive. Forced into the women’s barracks under the command of Josef Mengele, she faces starvation, disease and relentless brutality. Every day she must make impossible choices, using her skills to save the women the camp has marked for death.
As she endures hunger, violence and the loss of everyone she loves, Gisella refuses to surrender the one thing the Nazis cannot take from her duty to protect life. In the shadows of the infirmary, she becomes a quiet force of resistance, risking her life to shield others from the fate worse than death…
Inspired by true event, The Angel of Auschwitz is a powerful and deeply human novel about survival, sacrifice and a doctor who fought back in the only way she could. Perfect for readers of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, Cilka’s Journeyand The Sisters of Auschwitz.
- GenresHistorical Fiction
254 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 3, 2026
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March 14, 2026
Gisela Perl was a remarkable woman, who deserved her story told in a better way than this. I hate giving low ratings to Holocaust stories as they’re so important, but this was poorly written and incredibly repetitive. There’s typos, sentences that stop without an ending and constantly repeated phrases. I read so many times about how cold the water was, someone coughing, and it being cold. This story deserves a much better writer.
May 5, 2026
This is the story of Dr. Giselle Perl, a physician at Auschwitz. Her story is moving and inspirational. I was really not impressed by the writing of this author as compared to that of The Tattooist of Auschwitz.
March 30, 2026
A brilliant compelling historical novel inspired by true event. This book follows the real-life journey of a doctor—an extraordinary woman who, even amid the brutality of Auschwitz, chose to preserve life with her medical knowledge and skills rather than take it. It’s a narrative rooted in hope, humanity, compassion, and the impossible choices people are forced to make in unthinkable circumstances.
April 7, 2026
Captivated.... at first
This book started out fairly strong and hooked me but after so much repetition and holes it became more difficult to finish.
This book started out fairly strong and hooked me but after so much repetition and holes it became more difficult to finish.
April 19, 2026
The Angel of Auschwitz
By Rebecca Scott
5 Stars
The Angel of Auschwitz is a Historical Fiction Novel inspired by true events. Rebecca Scott’s novel is a moving story that paints both the horrors of life in Auschwitz and the resilience that some found to not only survive, but to carry the memories of those that did not.
Scott’s story centers around Dr Gisella Perl, an OB-GYN. It tells the story of her life before, during, and after the war. The bulk of the novel takes place in Auschwitz where Gisella works hard to save as many as she can while being under the supervision of Dr Mengele. Fighting back took place in small, defiant, and secret acts that sometimes only saved a memory. Sometimes, they saved a life, even if only for a while.
This book brought tears, anger, and even bewilderment that such cruelty existed and amazement that anyone could survive such horrors. I will never forget this book.
Check your trigger warnings. If you haven’t read a book before about Auschwitz then I encourage you to push past those triggers for the sake of making sure the evil of this time is not forgotten. Even though this is a work of fiction the events are very historically accurate. Plus - a reminder, that this book is based on true events.
By Rebecca Scott
5 Stars
The Angel of Auschwitz is a Historical Fiction Novel inspired by true events. Rebecca Scott’s novel is a moving story that paints both the horrors of life in Auschwitz and the resilience that some found to not only survive, but to carry the memories of those that did not.
Scott’s story centers around Dr Gisella Perl, an OB-GYN. It tells the story of her life before, during, and after the war. The bulk of the novel takes place in Auschwitz where Gisella works hard to save as many as she can while being under the supervision of Dr Mengele. Fighting back took place in small, defiant, and secret acts that sometimes only saved a memory. Sometimes, they saved a life, even if only for a while.
This book brought tears, anger, and even bewilderment that such cruelty existed and amazement that anyone could survive such horrors. I will never forget this book.
Check your trigger warnings. If you haven’t read a book before about Auschwitz then I encourage you to push past those triggers for the sake of making sure the evil of this time is not forgotten. Even though this is a work of fiction the events are very historically accurate. Plus - a reminder, that this book is based on true events.
May 8, 2026
The story wasn't told as clearly as it could because of repetitive scene moments and overly stylized writing. I tried to interpret incomplete sentences, determine how random characters came out of the middle of nowhere, and the protagonist was not as dynamic as far as character development and story archs go. The editing is something equivalent to undergrad student's creative writing draft that was too close to the professor's deadline and managed to finish it without proofreading- and I say this because I was one of those students.
I also was disappointed in how much more moved I was actually reading brief historical accounts about Dr. Perl from the internet than I was with this book. If anything, I want to read Dr. Perl's book.
3 stars for trying to retell the story through Dr. Perl's eyes, but the execution fell short. And with what little I did read from historical vlogs there was a lot more material the author could have used and explored but wanted to play is safer and try to explain it through hints and interpretations as opposed to actually showing the scenes and letting those explain themselves.
I also was disappointed in how much more moved I was actually reading brief historical accounts about Dr. Perl from the internet than I was with this book. If anything, I want to read Dr. Perl's book.
3 stars for trying to retell the story through Dr. Perl's eyes, but the execution fell short. And with what little I did read from historical vlogs there was a lot more material the author could have used and explored but wanted to play is safer and try to explain it through hints and interpretations as opposed to actually showing the scenes and letting those explain themselves.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 11, 2026
When things are wrong, One can begin a new revolt even with two hands.....
Even a gynecologist found a way to stop the war machine with just two trained hands and some friends who would never meet again after defeating the war machine that fed on people, constantly and continuously, right behind the shack. Dr PER KRAUSE worked in the harshest conditions ever, and still managed to keep these women all the way down to young girls safe and saved. She had lost so many off her own family that I would love to read what happened to Gabriella and how did she survive, until being found in Bergen Beilson? I'm hopeful that they're all ready printed as to find out more discoveries of happiness, like being remarried and having another baby of her own or her daughter's own family and happiness in their closeness. One has to look for it,
Even a gynecologist found a way to stop the war machine with just two trained hands and some friends who would never meet again after defeating the war machine that fed on people, constantly and continuously, right behind the shack. Dr PER KRAUSE worked in the harshest conditions ever, and still managed to keep these women all the way down to young girls safe and saved. She had lost so many off her own family that I would love to read what happened to Gabriella and how did she survive, until being found in Bergen Beilson? I'm hopeful that they're all ready printed as to find out more discoveries of happiness, like being remarried and having another baby of her own or her daughter's own family and happiness in their closeness. One has to look for it,
March 13, 2026
What a remarkable woman, living in one of history’s worst atrocities. Her unwilling part in this demonstrates that selflessness and serving others can make a difference. The cruel acts and persecution was relentless but many lives were somehow saved through the actions of Giselle and the other trained doctors and nurses. Although difficult to read at times, I shall be forever grateful not to have experienced living in a country at war, or persecuted for my religious beliefs.
April 17, 2026
An angel for sure
M not a religious person or jewish, I'm English but have always been fascinated by the horrors of the holocaust and humans evilness, and strength. Sadly these horrors are drifting into a past, and lest we forget s a sentence more people should remember. It could so easily happen again in this harsh world unless everyone chooses peace
M not a religious person or jewish, I'm English but have always been fascinated by the horrors of the holocaust and humans evilness, and strength. Sadly these horrors are drifting into a past, and lest we forget s a sentence more people should remember. It could so easily happen again in this harsh world unless everyone chooses peace
March 7, 2026
Courage
Every time I read another story of the holocaust, I am awed by the courage and strength it took to survive. It almost seems impossible. The people who went even further and saved the lives of others at their own risk, show a courage that I don’t think can be equaled.
Every time I read another story of the holocaust, I am awed by the courage and strength it took to survive. It almost seems impossible. The people who went even further and saved the lives of others at their own risk, show a courage that I don’t think can be equaled.
March 22, 2026
Amazing!
This is the most amazing account of a survivor I have ever read. Rebecca Scott captured the sights, the sounds, the heart beats of the characters so succinctly it stalled my breath . I cried when Gisela couldn't release her tears. I felt like I living there with her.
This is the most amazing account of a survivor I have ever read. Rebecca Scott captured the sights, the sounds, the heart beats of the characters so succinctly it stalled my breath . I cried when Gisela couldn't release her tears. I felt like I living there with her.
March 31, 2026
Even though I have read many books about the Holocaust, I still am surprised how resilient the prisoners were. This book was about a Jewish woman Dr. who was captured and worked under Mengele. It is based on a true story. I highly recommend it.
April 3, 2026
It’s a quick read ! But then once you start reading it you don’t want to put it down . Gissella is an angel for sure ! You could literally almost feel her emotions at times ! This would be a 10’star book for me !
April 17, 2026
great yet emotional read
This book cannot be read quickly. There is so much detail and human endearment in it. I could feel Gisella's emotions and fears. I enjoyed the book and have learned even more about this horrible time in history.
This book cannot be read quickly. There is so much detail and human endearment in it. I could feel Gisella's emotions and fears. I enjoyed the book and have learned even more about this horrible time in history.
April 19, 2026
Powerful WWII Story
This novel is filled with so much emotion it is impossible to describe. It is hard to put it down as you wonder how much a person can take. Demanding work, no food, cold, no clothes and death all around. Read this book.
This novel is filled with so much emotion it is impossible to describe. It is hard to put it down as you wonder how much a person can take. Demanding work, no food, cold, no clothes and death all around. Read this book.
March 6, 2026
Great book the author told an amazing story of a woman that saved and comforted many lives. It was a quick read. Very heartfelt
March 7, 2026
Captivated from start to finish. She painted the picture of their experiences so powerfully. I can’t stop thinking about it
March 21, 2026
What an absolutely incredible story! Giselle was a hero, even if she didn't feel like one. It always amazes me the unstoppable will to live that some have. The pure evil of others is soul crushing.
March 22, 2026
Powerful
I am at a loss for words. Powerful read about a remarkable woman who quietly did all she could to help others survive.
I am at a loss for words. Powerful read about a remarkable woman who quietly did all she could to help others survive.
March 31, 2026
What a heartrending & heartwarming book. I cried many tears while reading, but there were always moments of joy. Wonderful read.
April 21, 2026
the Angel of Auschwitz
Very good book. Fast read and so emotional. The writing was very detailed and interesting. What these people went through is unbelievable!
Very good book. Fast read and so emotional. The writing was very detailed and interesting. What these people went through is unbelievable!
May 15, 2026
truth is powerful
A very moving book, one of courage and compassion, against all odds she survived the nightmare. These stories need to be shared with the world.
A very moving book, one of courage and compassion, against all odds she survived the nightmare. These stories need to be shared with the world.
May 16, 2026
Powerful. Simply powerful.
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