Ulrike A. Pollay Libri

Set against the backdrop of World War II, the narrative follows Esther Hautzig's harrowing journey from her childhood in Eastern Poland to exile in Siberia due to Soviet invasion. Enduring five years in forced labor camps, her experiences profoundly shaped her acclaimed novel, The Endless Steppe. After the war, she emigrated to the USA to pursue her studies, later marrying a concert pianist and raising two children. Hautzig's life story is a testament to resilience, creativity, and the impact of historical upheaval on personal identity.