Group of essays by Lydia Lebovic describe how she and her family were forced into a ghetto and then sent to Auschwitz-Birkenau. She describes the time spent in the camps and liberation in 1945.

Essays describe William Lebovic's experience as a part of a civilian work force, from which he escaped into hiding.

Essay by Lily Tokarski describes her family surviving concentration camps and being reunited with her parents. She explored her roots after seeing the film "Schindler's List."

Jenner's essay describes her family's experience in hiding in Holland during World War II.

Celia Strauss describes her family history in Poland and fleeing the Nazis, narrowly escaping being captured or shot several times. She and her family came to the United States in 1947.

Claude Black describes his family's escape from Germany to Santiago, Chile, and eventually settling in Chicago, Illinois. The essay is illustrated with images of his family and documents from their journey.

Vayda's essay describes her young-adulthood in Hungary, and being sent to Birkenau camp in 1944, and successive camps afterward. She came to the United States in 1956 with her husband and children.