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by Rick Holly (Author)
At just thirteen years old, Lilly was taken from her family and forced into a world of hunger, fear, cruelty, and loss during World War II.
She endured hardships no young girl should ever have to face. She witnessed suffering up close and lived through loneliness, uncertainty, forced labor, and the constant presence of death. Yet Lilly's story did not end there.
She survived.
After the war, Lilly rebuilt her life, immigrated to America, raised a family, and never forgot the people or the small village of Stavok she had left behind. Throughout her life, she remained devoted to her family, her faith, and helping others, carrying with her both the scars of war and the strength that allowed her to overcome them.
Told through the eyes of her son, Lilly is a deeply personal memoir of survival, loss, resilience, grace, and the enduring power of a mother's love. It is the remarkable true story of a young Polish girl whose life was shattered by war, yet who found the courage to rebuild, to love, and to inspire future generations.
