Terezín Diary 1941–45

Eva Roubíčková's Terezín Diary is not only a testimony to the fate of a specific person, but also an authentic historical document, bringing to life the reality of the ghetto. It records the executions in the early days of the ghetto's existence, the waves of transports taking Jewish prisoners to the East, the so-called 'beautification' of the ghetto before the visit of the Red Cross delegation, and more. We also find testimony to the daily worries and few joys of the prisoners, but especially to the repression and tragedies that primarily defined life in the forced community of Terezín. The diary also reveals the innermost feelings of a young person confronted with the tragedy of their loved ones and the persecution of the entire Jewish community. The Terezín Diary is a unique historical source and a testament from a courageous person that should not be forgotten.