A Holocaust Memoir of Love & Resilience: Mama’s Survival from Lithuania to America

Zlata Santocki Sidrer’s life was shattered by the Nazi occupation of Lithuania, forcing her to endure hunger, slave labor, a concentration camp, and a brutal death march—but she survived through strength and resilience. Her daughter Ettie lovingly pieces together this powerful story from interviews and research, revealing not only Zlata’s incredible journey but also how those experiences shaped future generations. This memoir is a tribute to survival, love, and the lasting impact of trauma across a family’s history.