Lili: Lili Stern-Pohlmann in conversation with Anna Blasiak

by Anna Blasiak, Philippe Sands (Introduction)

This is the story of Lili Pohlmann’s incredible childhood and survival. During the Second World War she was helped by many people, sometimes by simply ‘looking the other way’; but of especial significance were two remarkable a German woman working for the Nazi occupying forces in Lemberg, and a Greek Catholic Metropolitan Archbishop. After the war Lili came to London in the first of three transports of Jewish children from Poland. She arrived in the British capital on her sixteenth birthday. She still lives in London. The book consists of interviews with Lili, revealing her own voice, which is vivid, colourful and engaging. The conversations focus on Lili’s childhood, wartime experiences, her arrival in London and years shortly after the war. They are accompanied by historical commentaries, as well as more personal pieces from the author, Anna Blasiak, framing and contrasting Lili’s story and experiences with the story of somebody from a different generation, growing up years after the war in Poland, a place where the vanished Jews left a painful, gaping hole. Introduction by Philippe Sands Historical Context by Clare Mulley Illustrated with photographs throughout

157 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 9, 2020

Reviews

[Aileen · Rating 5 out of 5]

The detail to which Lili recounts the stories of her life paint a clear picture, but it just scratches the surface of the emotions felt and expressed when reading this book. Lili’s story, and the stories of others she shares, deserve to be read and remembered.

[Meghan · Rating 5 out of 5]

An absolutely amazing story! The book is so well written and captures the readers attention from the beginning. Lili’s story of survival and perseverance is one that will stay with me for the rest of my life. It is a must-read!

[Deryck Francis · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an incredible read about the astonishing life of Lili Stern-Pohlmann (A polish girl who survived the Holocaust).

I can’t recommend it highly enough. It is honestly amazing to hear Lili’s life story and we’re so lucky to have her share it with us.