A Mother's Promise & Lily's Promise 2 Books Collection Set - Non Fiction - Mixed Format
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Titles in This Set:
A Mother's Promise
Lily's Promise
Overview:
This two-book collection brings together two deeply inspirational memoirs that illuminate courage, memory, and the power of storytelling across generations. A Mother's Promise, by Renee Salt with Kate Thompson, is a harrowing, intimate account of surviving the Holocaust and bearing witness to unimaginable loss, resilience, and motherly love. Lily's Promise, by Lily Ebert with Dov Forman, offers a luminous, intergenerational retelling of Lily’s wartime experiences, augmented by her great-grandson’s contemporary perspective and a foreword from Prince Charles. Together, these two true stories create a complete, accessible journey through one of history’s darkest chapters to its enduring lessons of hope, memory, and responsibility. Ideal for readers of historical non-fiction, WWII history, and memoirs that blend personal hardship with universal courage, this set is both a powerful classroom resource and a captivating gift for families and history enthusiasts alike. The collection is written to educate, move, and inspire readers to bear witness and learn from the past.
What Makes This Collection Special:
What links these two memoirs is not just a shared focus on survival, but a living bridge between generations. A Mother's Promise preserves a mother’s experience and the intimate moments that shaped a life after Auschwitz, while Lily's Promise amplifies that candor across a new generation through intergenerational storytelling and a modern platform that brought Lily’s testimony to millions. The juxtaposition—one woman’s solitary resolve, one family’s communal memory—offers a multi-faceted lens on resilience, the duty to remember, and the impact of bearing witness in a world still facing prejudice and denial. Readers gain both historical context and practical, emotionally resonant narratives that resonate with BookTok favourites and traditional history buffs alike, making this a binge-ready, gift-worthy collection that invites discussion, reflection, and action.
Books Included in This Collection:
A Mother's Promise
Renee Salt’s riveting memoir, co-authored with Kate Thompson, pulls back the curtain on a life shaped by trauma and survival. It traces a mother’s courage and a woman’s determination to reclaim a future after the atrocities of the Holocaust, offering readers a rare, unflinching look at the choices and sacrifices that define endurance. The narrative balances intimate memory with broader historical context, making it a poignant pick for adults exploring wartime history, resilience, and the power of testimony in preserving memory for future generations.
Lily's Promise
Lily Ebert, a Holocaust survivor, and her great-grandson Dov Forman co-create a resonant memoir about surviving Auschwitz, rebuilding a life, and using storytelling to educate and influence. The book—augmented by a foreword from Prince Charles—emphasises intergenerational dialogue, the weight of responsibility to remember, and the transformative impact of sharing one woman’s story with the world. Accessible to a broad readership, Lily’s Promise blends personal history with contemporary relevance, offering both historical insight and a hopeful message about resilience, family, and the enduring value of witness.
Who This Set Is Perfect For:
This collection is ideal for adults and mature teens who value meaningful, real-life histories. It suits readers of Holocaust memoirs, family history enthusiasts, school and university courses on World War II, and book clubs seeking impactful, discussion-worthy narratives. It also makes a thoughtful gift for anyone exploring memory, empathy, and social responsibility, or for collectors who value critically acclaimed, award-adjacent non-fiction. Whether you’re building a curriculum, expanding a personal library, or looking for moving biographical reads to share with loved ones, this two-book set delivers a compelling, shareable reading experience.
Key Benefits:
- Two acclaimed memoirs offering complementary perspectives on survival and memory
- Accessible, extensively researched historical non-fiction grounded in personal experience
- Strong intergenerational storytelling that appeals to both adults and younger readers
- Educational value for classrooms, reading groups, and family discussions
- Gift-worthy 2-book collection with enduring relevance and emotional resonance
- Clear, compelling writing that resonates beyond the page
About the Author:
A Mother’s Promise is the joint work of Renee Salt, a survivor who recounts her true story of surviving Auschwitz and the horrors of the Holocaust, with co-author Kate Thompson, who helped translate lived trauma into a powerful memoir. The book has been recognised as a Sunday Times bestseller and has attracted attention in major outlets for its poignant testimony and historical clarity. Lily’s Promise brings together Lily Ebert, a grandmother whose experiences during World War II shaped her lifelong commitment to remembrance, with her great-grandson Dov Forman, whose modern, digital-age perspective helped broaden the reach of Lily’s story. The collaboration has earned international attention, including a foreword by Prince Charles, and has become a touchstone for intergenerational memory and education.
Why You’ll Love This Set:
This two-book collection stands out through its sincere, human storytelling and its dual legacy of memory and education. You’re not just buying two gripping memoirs; you’re investing in a broader conversation about resilience, the value of witness, and how personal stories inform our approach to prejudice, history, and humanity today. The set’s emotional range—from intimate survival memories to intergenerational mentorship through storytelling—offers broad appeal for readers, families, teachers, and collectors. Owning the complete duo creates a cohesive reading journey, enhances discussion potential, and provides timeless prompts for reflection, classroom use, and meaningful gifting.
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