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Chapter Synopsis

Chapter 1 - Born into a Loving Family
Eva and Heinz are surrounded by a large extended family  

Chapter 2 - Surprised by the Joys of Life
The Geiringer family shares memorable occasions, but times of great sadness as well. 

Chapter 3 - Confused by an Upside-down World
The Nazis invade countries across Europe and the Geiringers must leave their beloved homeland 

Chapter 4 - Feeling Renewed
Eva, Heinz and Mutti (mother) settle temporarily in Belgium, while Pappy is living and working in Amsterdam.  Finally they are reunited 

Chapter 5 - Included in a Circle of Friends
The Geiringers establish a new home in Amsterdam.  Eva and Heinz are enrolled in school, and life begins to feel normal again 

Chapter 6 - Hidden From Danger
The Geiringers are forced into hiding after the Nazi invasion of Holland 

Chapter 7 - Captured on my Fifteenth Birthday
The Geiringers are betrayed and imprisoned for being Jewish

Chapter 8 - Cast Into Darkness
Eva, Heinz, Mutti and Pappy are all deported to Auschwitz Concentration Camp in Poland

Chapter 9 - Lost in a Nightmare
The Geiringer family struggles to survive in the midst of starvation, sickness and murder 

Chapter 10 - Found with the End in Sight
The Nazis are defeated and the Geiringers pray to be reunited

Chapter 11 - Uplifted by the Gift of Hope
Eva and Mutti begin a new life after the devastating news that Pappy
and Heinz perished

Chapter 12 - Called to a New Horizon
Eva marries has a family.  Mutti marries Otto Frank. Eventually they
share their experiences with people around the world