On Air One to Three Christy Dehaven | 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Heather Morris, author of 'The Tattooist of Auschwitz'

One to Three

Saturday, 12 November 2022 - 22 minutes

To mark Remembrance weekend, a chance to hear again a series of interviews in recognition of the sacrifice and service of those who fought in the wars – from first hand experiences, to family members relating the often very emotional stories of their loved ones. 

Today, something a little different. Some of you may already know the name Lale Sokolov. The remarkable story of his time in Auschwitz has become a best selling book after an encounter with screenwriter Heather Morris led to the formation of a very important friendship.

Lale was largely responsible for creating the most iconic, identifying feature of the Holocaust- the blue numbers that he was made to tattoo onto fellow prisoners' arms. What makes this story so memorable is his incredible zest for life – and the love story that developed against all odds, one that became a romance surviving for 60 years, decades after the camps closed. 

Difficult though the story is, it is a story of hope and of courage. Christy DeHaven spoke with Heather to find out more about Lale and how she came to write the extraordinary book.

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