'One can live without pleasure, but one can not live without hope.'

This is the story of Edith Van Hessen, a Jewish girl from The Hague, sent to live in hiding in Breda during the Second World War.

Filled with joy, sorrow, and strength that knows no bounds, this book was a thought-provoking and heart-breaking read.
We get to know Edith before the war in the Netherlands begins through diary entries, which show us a popular and rambunctious girl with her whole life ahead of her. But soon, this changes, and through letters sent to and from family members, we learn of the hardships faced by both Edith and immediate members of her family.

Re-publishing on 27th February 2025 by Little, Brown books, UK.

Thank you to the publisher for allowing me to receive a copy of this book via Netgalley.