Rising From the Holocaust

Rising From the Holocaust is the astonishing real life story of an indomitable young Jewish girl who miraculously survives the horrors of Hitler’s plot to destroy her people. Here is the quintessential account of survival while all around is being destroyed. Fanny’s determination and irrepressible spirit keep her from bitterness as she forges ahead to make a joyful life in North America and to wield influence in the political and social fabric of her community and nation. Rising From the Holocaust is the astonishing life story of Holocaust survivor, Fanny Goose of London, Ontario, Canada. Though it was extremely difficult for Goose to face a myriad of terrifying memories in the telling of her story, in doing so she has fulfilled a promise she made a long time ago to herself—that she would live to be a witness to tell all she had seen. Indeed, she has survived as the only witness of some historical events, involving the obliteration of her community, battles between the Germans and the Russians, partisan skirmishes and brutal murders in front of her eyes. This story, with its many twists and turns and with the uniqueness of its main character – Fanny Goose - leaves readers in both tears and laughter. And readers cannot help but acknowledge the miracles that spared Fanny and allowed her life to be a blessing to many.

Fanny Goose