Heather Morris – författare

Ett löfte om att hålla ihop.En intensiv vilja att överleva.

Som barn ger Cibi, Magda och Livia ett löfte till sin far att de ska hålla ihop oavsett vad som händer i livet. Flera år senare skickas 15-åriga Livia till Auschwitz och 19-åriga Cibi följer med henne, fast besluten att hålla sitt löfte och skydda sin syster, eller dö med henne. I deras hemstad i Slovakien håller sig 17-åriga Magda gömd för nazisterna men det tar inte lång tid förrän även hon tillfångatas och skickas till Auschwitz.

Återförenade i förintelselägret avger systrarna ett nytt löfte: att de ska klara sig levande genom det här.

1942. När Singapore faller offer för den japanska armén placerar den engelska musikern Norah Chambers i desperation sin åttaåriga dotter Sally på ett skepp bort från ön. När staden kort därefter står i lågor ansluter sig den australiska sjuksköterskan Nesta James till de skräckslagna människor, ibland dem den förkrossade Norah, som trängs ombord på HMS Vyner Brooke. Efter bara två dagar till sjöss bombarderas fartyget och sjunker.

Nesta och Norah når Indonesien där de tillfångatas och flyttas till ett av japanernas ökända fångläger som präglas av svält och brutalitet. Men även där finns glädje i musiken, i Norahs "röstorkester" som hjälper de internerade att hålla humöret uppe. De vänskapsband de knyter med dussintals andra kvinnor i lägret ger Nesta och Norah hoppet, styrkan och kamratskapet de behöver för att överleva.

Systrar under en uppgående sol berättar historien om kvinnor i krig: en roman om systerskap, tapperhet och motståndskraft under de mörkaste av omständigheter, från den bästsäljande författaren till Tatueraren i Auschwitz, Cilkas resa och Tre systrar.

1942. När Singapore intas av den japanska armén, skickar den engelska musikern Norah Chambers i ren desperation iväg sin åttaåriga dotter Sally på ett skepp. När staden kort därefter står i lågor tvingas även den förkrossade Norah att fly. En av alla skräckslagna människor som trängs ombord på skeppet HMS Vyner Brooke är den australiska sjuksköterskan Nesta James. Efter bara två dagar till sjöss bombarderas fartyget och sjunker.

Nesta och Norah når Indonesien där de tillfångatas och flyttas till ett av japanernas ökända fångläger som präglas av svält och brutalitet. Trots de grymma förhållandena hittar de glädje i musiken. Norahs 'röstorkester' hjälper de internerade att hålla humöret uppe. De vänskapsband som Norah och Nesta knyter med dussintals andra kvinnor i lägret ger dem hoppet, styrkan och kamratskapet de behöver för att överleva.

Systrar under en uppgående sol är en historia om kvinnor i krig. Det är en roman om systerskap, tapperhet och motståndskraft under de mörkaste av omständigheter, av den bästsäljande författaren till Tatueraren i Auschwitz, Cilkas resa och Tre systrar.

Heather Morris är född i Nya Zeeland men bor numera i Melbourne, Australien. 2003 presenterades hon för en äldre gentleman , som sades ha en historia att berätta. Dagen hon mötte Lale Sokolov förändrade bådas liv och allteftersom deras vänskap växte anförtrodde Lale Heather Morris sina innersta hemligheter ur sitt liv som lägerfånge och tatuerare. Berättelsen blev så småningom hennes debutroman, Tatueraren  i Auschwitz, som fått ett fantastiskt mottagande och alltjämt stigande försäljningssiffror. Uppföljarna Cilkas resa och Tre systrar blev även de stora internationella framgångar.

From the New York Times bestselling author of the multi-million copy bestseller The Tattooist of Auschwitz comes a story of sisterhood and survival, inspired by a true story.A phenomenal novel of resilience and survival from bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, Heather Morris.In the midst of World War II, an English musician, Norah Chambers, places her eight-year-old daughter Sally on a ship leaving Singapore, desperate to keep her safe from the Japanese army as they move down through the Pacific. Norah remains to care for her husband and elderly parents, knowing she may never see her child again.Sister Nesta James, a Welsh Australian nurse, has enlisted to tend to Allied troops. But as Singapore falls to the Japanese she joins the terrified cargo of people, including the heartbroken Norah, crammed aboard the Vyner Brooke merchant ship. Only two days later, they are bombarded from the air off the coast of Indonesia, and in a matter of hours, the Vyner Brooke lies broken on the seabed.After surviving a brutal 24 hours in the sea, Nesta and Norah reach the beaches of a remote island, only to be captured by the Japanese and held in one of their notorious POW camps. The camps are places of starvation and brutality, where disease runs rampant. Sisters in arms, Norah and Nesta fight side by side every day, helping whoever they can, and discovering in themselves and each other extraordinary reserves of courage, resourcefulness and determination.Sisters under the Rising Sun is a story of women in war: a novel of sisterhood, bravery and friendship in the darkest of circumstances, from the multimillion-copy bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, Cilka's Journey and Three Sisters.

From the author of the multi-million copy bestseller The Tattooist of Auschwitz comes a new novel based on a riveting true story of love and resilience. Her beauty saved her - and condemned her. Cilka is just sixteen years old when she is taken to Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp in 1942, where the commandant immediately notices how beautiful she is. Forcibly separated from the other women prisoners, Cilka learns quickly that power, even unwillingly taken, equals survival. When the war is over and the camp is liberated, freedom is not granted to Cilka: She is charged as a collaborator for sleeping with the enemy and sent to a Siberian prison camp. But did she really have a choice? And where do the lines of morality lie for Cilka, who was send to Auschwitz when she was still a child? In Siberia, Cilka faces challenges both new and horribly familiar, including the unwanted attention of the guards. But when she meets a kind female doctor, Cilka is taken under her wing and begins to tend to the ill in the camp, struggling to care for them under brutal conditions.Confronting death and terror daily, Cilka discovers a strength she never knew she had. And when she begins to tentatively form bonds and relationships in this harsh, new reality, Cilka finds that despite everything that has happened to her, there is room in her heart for love.From child to woman, from woman to healer, Cilka's journey illuminates the resilience of the human spirit-and the will we have to survive.

From the #1 bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz comes a heartbreaking contemporary novel full of the author’s characteristic empathy and understanding of the human condition: a dying teenager with a final wish, a lonely young man on a journey towards connection, and the unexpected friendship they find together, this is an irresistible and unforgettable read for fans of Jojo Moyes, Jodi Picoult, and John Green.

Jesse is fifteen. She loves her friends, her little brother and her parents, even when they’re arguing, which feels constant these days. But most of all, she loves playing video games. Even from her hospital bed.

Alex is twenty-nine. He doesn't love a lot of things and isn’t really sure he knows how to. A virtual reality games designer, his work desk is empty except for his computer, much like his life sometimes feels.

Then Jesse makes a wish. A simple one: a video experience made of her life, something to be there, just in case she isn’t.

One loving teenager.

One lonely adult.

Which one will get the happy ending?

'An inspiring true story of resilience, hope and courage' Christy Lefteri, bestselling author of The Beekeeper of AleppoIn 1942, the Nazis come for a Jewish family living in Montparnasse, occupied Paris. In the chaos of their arrest, eleven-year-old Josie flees to the only person she trusts: her piano teacher, Andrée Levallois, secretly an operative in the French Resistance.Andrée takes her in as a member of the family, spreading their rations and risking everything to keep her safe. But soon the authorities close in, and both Andrée and Josie are caught in a desperate race to stay alive.Heather Morris, author of the international bestseller, The Tattooist of Auschwitz, returns with a masterful new novel that captures the astonishing bravery of French Resistance operatives, and one piano teacher who is willing to risk everything to save a young girl.Epic in scope and inspired by real events and people, The Piano Teacher of Montparnasse is a gripping, heartbreaking and uplifting story of ordinary people in extraordinary times.

 #1 New York Times Bestseller and #1 International Bestseller • Now a Peacock Original Series starring Harvey Keitel and Melanie Lynskey

This beautiful, illuminating tale of hope and courage is based on interviews that were conducted with Holocaust survivor and Auschwitz-Birkenau tattooist Ludwig (Lale) Sokolov—an unforgettable love story in the midst of atrocity.

“The Tattooist of Auschwitz is an extraordinary document, a story about the extremes of human behavior existing side by side: calculated brutality alongside impulsive and selfless acts of love. I find it hard to imagine anyone who would not be drawn in, confronted and moved. I would recommend it unreservedly to anyone, whether they’d read a hundred Holocaust stories or none.”—Graeme Simsion, internationally-bestselling author of The Rosie Project

In April 1942, Lale Sokolov, a Slovakian Jew, is forcibly transported to the concentration camps at Auschwitz-Birkenau. When his captors discover that he speaks several languages, he is put to work as a Tätowierer (the German word for tattooist), tasked with permanently marking his fellow prisoners.

Imprisoned for over two and a half years, Lale witnesses horrific atrocities and barbarism—but also incredible acts of bravery and compassion. Risking his own life, he uses his privileged position to exchange jewels and money from murdered Jews for food to keep his fellow prisoners alive.

One day in July 1942, Lale, prisoner 32407, comforts a trembling young woman waiting in line to have the number 34902 tattooed onto her arm. Her name is Gita, and in that first encounter, Lale vows to somehow survive the camp and marry her.

A vivid, harrowing, and ultimately hopeful re-creation of Lale Sokolov's experiences as the man who tattooed the arms of thousands of prisoners with what would become one of the most potent symbols of the Holocaust, The Tattooist of Auschwitz is also a testament to the endurance of love and humanity under the darkest possible conditions.

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Save time and money by solving everyday Mac problems yourself. The Healthy Mac: Preventive Care, Practical Diagnostics, and Proven Remedies shows you how to diagnose, declutter, and debug your Mac and keep it running smoothly. You’ll find expert tips for making your Mac boot up quickly, managing updates, safeguarding your Mac from malware, installing software, securing your Mac and your network, solving issues that crop up long after your warranty has expired, and much more. Avoid costly repairs, lost data, and inconvenient downtime with this one-of-a-kind guide!

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Full-color, concise coverage of Pinterest—the wildly popular virtual pinboard

With Pinterest Kickstart, you can kick back and start enjoying the cool features of the unique social networking site that connects you to other users worldwide based on shared tastes and interests. This handy, full-color guide provides you with a quick deep dive into Pinterest—what it is and how to use it; practical projects for individuals and groups; and some advanced techniques. The chapters move you quickly through initial set up to exploring the most popular Pinners to finding other appealing boards to creating your own boards.

Full-color, concise coverage of Pinterest—the wildly popular virtual pinboard

With Pinterest Kickstart, you can kick back and start enjoying the cool features of the unique social networking site that connects you to other users worldwide based on shared tastes and interests. This handy, full-color guide provides you with a quick deep dive into Pinterest—what it is and how to use it; practical projects for individuals and groups; and some advanced techniques. The chapters move you quickly through initial set up to exploring the most popular Pinners to finding other appealing boards to creating your own boards.

This title helps the reader understand how to go about researching their family tree, starting with the basics.

This practical book will have you achieving immediate results using:

Discover everything you want to know about using online tools and services to research your family history in this easy-to-use guide; from the most essential tasks that you’ll want to perform, to solving the most common problems you’ll encounter.

This book is for those either starting a small business online or for an existing business owner looking to reach the growing number of online shoppers. It outlines basic business strategies, tools and resources needed to run a business online in addition to the security considerations and legal obligations for small businesses. Readers will learn how to build and manage a website from scratch with an emphasis on using an all-in-one Internet and web hosting service to create a secure and easy-to-navigate e-commerce site. As online marketplaces continue to be a good platform for existing and new business people to market and sell products, ebay.co.uk and Amazon.co.uk marketplace are explored in two separate chapters.

This series of vibrant books will teach you exactly what you need to know using

To build your confidence and help you to get the most out of your computer, practical hints, tips and shortcuts feature on every page:

§    ALERT!– Explains and provides practical solutions to the most commonly 

    encountered problems

§    HOT TIPS– Time and effort saving shortcuts

§    SEE ALSO… -  Points you to other related tasks and information

§    DID YOU KNOW?  – Additional features to explore   

§    WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?– Jargon and technical terms explained in plain English

33 Ways to Help with Spelling equips teachers and teaching assistants with a wide range of practical resources to help children who are having difficulties learning the basic skills of spelling.

Offering a range of activities and games to engage children and encourage motivation in the classroom, this essential classroom companion provides ready-to-use material that doesn’t need lengthy forward preparation. Activities include auditory and visual mnemonics, phonetics and tactile tasks.

These practical and fun ideas incorporate a variety of learning styles, using kinaesthetic and auditory techniques, that put the emphasis on ‘games’ rather than ‘work’. The activities are especially suitable for teaching assistants working with individuals or small groups. The book works step-by-step through practical activities which:

Aimed mainly at primary pupils, secondary teachers will also find this book invaluable to use with pupils who are falling behind. The series facilitates good inclusive provision and is a resource from which useful ideas and materials can be taken without having to plough through chapters of theory and research.

33 Ways to Help with Spelling equips teachers and teaching assistants with a wide range of practical resources to help children who are having difficulties learning the basic skills of spelling.

Offering a range of activities and games to engage children and encourage motivation in the classroom, this essential classroom companion provides ready-to-use material that doesn’t need lengthy forward preparation. Activities include auditory and visual mnemonics, phonetics and tactile tasks.

These practical and fun ideas incorporate a variety of learning styles, using kinaesthetic and auditory techniques, that put the emphasis on ‘games’ rather than ‘work’. The activities are especially suitable for teaching assistants working with individuals or small groups. The book works step-by-step through practical activities which:

Aimed mainly at primary pupils, secondary teachers will also find this book invaluable to use with pupils who are falling behind. The series facilitates good inclusive provision and is a resource from which useful ideas and materials can be taken without having to plough through chapters of theory and research.