Stories Change Hearts {A Visit to Auschwitz}
I’ve always been drawn to stories, but few have changed my heart like the ones I heard several years ago. It began when we traveled to Poland to see Auschwitz-Birkenau. I’d read many books about Auschwitz and part of my novel Night Song took place there. But nothing could have prepared me for the actual experience of being there–it was surreal.
More than 1.4 million people visit Auschwitz every year, and the place was packed with people from around the world.
As we walked, we heard facts about the locations, and in my mind, I scrolled through the stories I read of those who’d been there.
As I walked through the barracks, I considered those who’d walked the same path. I looked at prisoners’ photographs, and I wished I could hear the story of each one.

Stories Change Hearts {A Visit to Auschwitz}
I think those lost would appreciate that—appreciate that we won’t forget their suffering.
Where would we be without stories? Our view of the world is limited until we dare to step out. Dare to listen.

“Go to Britain, learn English, and when the Germans leave, you can come home again,” his mother assured him.
This was Thomas’ first rescue, aboard what became known as the Kindertransport.
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