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The unforgettable story of two unsung heroes of World War II: sisters Janny and Lien Brilleslijper who joined the Dutch Resistance, helped save dozen of lives, were captured by the Nazis, and ultimately survived the Holocaust.

Eight months after Germany’s invasion of Poland, the Nazis roll into The Netherlands, expanding their reign of brutality to the Dutch. But by the Winter of 1943, resistance is growing. Among those fighting their brutal Nazi occupiers are two Jewish sisters, Janny and Lien Brilleslijper from Amsterdam. Risking arrest and death, the sisters help save others, sheltering them in a clandestine safehouse in the woods, they called “The High Nest.”

This secret refuge would become one of the most important Jewish safehouses in the country, serving as a hiding place and underground center for resistance partisans as well as artists condemned by Hitler. From The High Nest, an underground web of artists arises, giving hope and light to those  living in terror in Holland as they begin to restore the dazzling pre-war life of Amsterdam and The Hague. 

When the house and its occupants are eventually betrayed, the most terrifying time of the sisters' lives begins. As Allied troops close in, the Brilleslijper family are rushed onto the last train to Auschwitz, along with Anne Frank and her family. The journey will bring Janny and Lien close to Anne and her older sister Margot. The days ahead will test the sisters beyond human imagination as they are stripped of everything but their courage, their resilience, and their love for each other.

Based on meticulous research and unprecedented access to the Brilleslijpers’ personal archives of memoirs and photos, Sisters of Auschwitz is a long-overdue homage to two young women’s heroism and moral bravery—and a reminder of the power each of us has to change the world.

Journey into the extraordinary true story of "The Sisters of Auschwitz" by Roxane van Iperen, a poignant and inspiring account of resilience and resistance amidst the horrors of the Holocaust. Delve into the lives of two Jewish sisters, Czesława and Stefania, as they navigate the depths of Nazi territory during World War II.

Within these pages, witness the unwavering courage of these remarkable women as they defy unimaginable circumstances. From their initial arrest and deportation to the infamous Auschwitz concentration camp, discover their unwavering determination to survive and to fight against the oppressive forces that seek to extinguish their spirit.

Roxane van Iperen's meticulously researched narrative sheds light on the strength of the human spirit and the unyielding bonds of sisterhood. Through Czesława and Stefania's eyes, we gain a profound understanding of the resilience and resourcefulness that enabled them to endure the unimaginable horrors of the Holocaust.

As they encounter countless atrocities, the sisters find solace and strength in their unwavering love for each other. Their unbreakable bond becomes a beacon of hope, guiding them through the darkest moments within the walls of Auschwitz.

Immerse yourself in this powerful and unforgettable story that pays tribute to the tenacity of the human spirit. "The Sisters of Auschwitz" serves as a reminder of the enduring power of hope, courage, and the indomitable will to survive.