The Midwife of Auschwitz. Based on True Events

1943. Ana Kaminski passes through the gates of Auschwitz with her frightened young friend Esther Pasternak. As they reach the front of the line, Ana steps forward and quietly announces herself as a midwife – with Esther as her assistant.... They are tattooed with numbers and sent to the maternity barrack. Ana realizes that the fate of the women is in her hands and vows to do everything possible to save them – and their children. Soon, the Lebensborn program begins in Auschwitz: healthy children with light hair are sent to German families. Ana and Esther secretly tattoo the infants with numbers corresponding to their mothers in the hope that they will one day be reunited. It isn't until early one morning that Ana notices the rounded belly beneath Esther's thin striped dress...
Inspired by an incredible true story, this poignant novel tells the struggle of women for love, life, and hope in times of unimaginable darkness.