Suzi Smeed Libros

On 19 March 1944, Zsuzsanna Kalmar was just two years old when Nazi tanks invaded Budapest, marking the beginning of a horrific chapter in history. For five years, Suzi and her family narrowly escaped death at the hands of both the Germans and the Russians, who imposed their own brutal regime after the war. In 1949, they found refuge in Australia, where Suzi faced challenges as a 'reffo,' endured two failed marriages, and suffered the loss of an infant son. At forty, she met a man who transformed her life. Now in her eighties, Suzi continues to educate future generations about the Holocaust, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and combating anti-Semitism, which can escalate from bigotry to genocide if ignored. Suzi's memoir is a testament to her resilience and moral strength, shedding light on her survival and triumph in Australia while addressing the ongoing concerns about anti-Semitism. Esteemed figures have praised her candid account, highlighting her emotional intensity and the importance of her story as a legacy for the 568,000 Hungarian Jews who lost their lives. Suzi's commitment to sharing her experiences serves as a powerful reminder of the lessons of the Holocaust and the responsibility we all share to remember and educate others.