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Title: Debut Novel BLOK 42 by Debrianna Obara Shines Light on the Untold Stories of Women’s Survival and Resilience During WWII

  In her debut novel "BLOK 42," Debrianna Obara illuminates a grim chapter of history, focusing on the untold suffering and resilience of women during WWII /the Holocaust. Set against the harrowing backdrop of Auschwitz’s brothels, the story dives deep into themes of love, loss, and redemption, bringing to light the extraordinary endurance required to survive such dark times. Released on March 28, 2024 by London-based Vanguard Publishing, the novel is currently available for presale on Obara's website. on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.    At the core of "BLOK 42" is Aniela Majewska, a young woman from a respected Krakow family. After marrying her childhood sweetheart Henryk Bartosz, their lives are upended by the Nazi invasion of Poland. While Henryk joins the underground resistance, Aniela must navigate the brutal realities of the Reich’s occupation, using her wit and spirit to keep her family safe. Her journey portrays the resilience required to survive, especially for women who faced unique and horrific challenges during the war.Obara's extensive research reveals lesser-known atrocities of the Nazi occupation, such as the Lebensborn program, which involved kidnapping Aryan-looking Polish children to be raised in German households. Obara notes, “It is estimated that 18,000 Polish children were separated in this way, and less than 10% were ever reunited with their natural parents.” Additionally, she highlights the forced sexual slavery in concentration camps, where enslaved women were forced to provide sexual services to male prisoners as a perverse means of boosting their morale amidst the brutal conditions.Through "BLOK 42," Obara seeks to honor these women's experiences, presenting a more comprehensive picture of wartime life. She empha...

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