In a place that shakes one to tears, the author describes the shocking reality behind Auschwitz, one of the main extermination centers during World War II. From the hair of women and girls stored for the textile industry to the gold and silver inlays in teeth sent to the Central Bank of Germany, every detail reveals the atrocity and the loss of innocent human lives at the hands of the Nazis.
Among the heartbreaking narratives are the interrupted lives of Roma children, women subjected to pharmaceutical experiments by the Bayer company, and the harsh conditions in punishment cells where four prisoners were confined in a square meter. The author reflects on the German society that allowed these horrors by surrendering its freedom to think and decide, as well as the responsibility of European political leaders who did not stop the Nazis in time.
Through testimonies and memories of the victims, the horror of gas chambers, crematoria, and forced marches of prisoners can be glimpsed. A visit to Auschwitz serves as a reminder of the importance of remembering history to avoid repeating the same mistakes. Amidst new threats and conflicts, such as the possible absorption of Moldova by another state according to statements from a former Russian official, the danger of forgetting the lessons of the past and allowing tragedy to recur remains.
