Tucson Festival of Books

Tova Friedman

Harry Hillard

Tova Friedman is 84 years old and lives in New Jersey. She is one of the youngest survivors of Auschwitz and uses her vivid memories to write and speak against anti-Semitism and prejudice. She was the director of a nonprofit social service agency for 25 years and continues to work as a therapist. "The Daughter of Auschwitz" is her book on her experiences in Auschwitz.

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Communities: Jewish

Scheduled events:

Remarkable Story of Survival

As a child, Tova Friedman survived the Auschwitz extermination camp. Her journey from Poland to Tucson today has been remarkable, and in this session she will share her story with us.

Integrated Learning Center Room 130 (Seats 143, Wheelchair accessible)

Sat, Mar 4, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Memoir / Essays / Creative Nonfiction
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Integrated Learning Center (following presentation)

Panelist: Tova Friedman
Moderator: Todd Rockoff

The Daughter of Auschwitz

Our guest this morning is Tova Friedman, an 84-year-old academic and author whose book is entitled "The Daughter of Auschwitz." It is a memoir. We'll see you there.

Koffler Room 204 (Seats 300, Wheelchair accessible)

Sun, Mar 5, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Memoir / Essays / Creative Nonfiction
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - UA BookStore Tent (on Mall) (following presentation)

Panelist: Tova Friedman
Moderator: Mel Cohen

Books:

The Daughter of Auschwitz

My Story of Resilience, Survival and Hope
Memoir / Essays / Creative Nonfiction
Hanover Square Press
September 2022
ISBN 9781335475930
304 pages

Surviving Auschwitz

Children of the shoah 75th Anniversary Commemorative Edition: 75th Anniversary Commemorative Edition

iBooks
December 2019
ISBN 9781596878563
178 pages