Oma: A Heroine of the Holocaust

After seventy years, stories still arise from the ashes of the Holocaust. Oma: A Heroine of the Holocaust, is based on the oral history of Johanna van Dam Herschkowitsch, who worked tirelessly during World War II for the Dutch Underground, assisting people in hiding. Included are family anecdotes, letters, photos, and documents detailing her story of courage in the face of Nazi oppression. After the war, "Oma" and her husband, Wolfgang, who hid in an attic in Driebergen Holland, for three years, emigrated to the United States, where they settled in Dallas, Texas, and played for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra for many years. Oma: A Heroine of the Holocaust is an amazing testament to the power of love, courage in adversity, and the resiliency of the human spirit. It is an inspiring story and a must-read for anyone who is interested in World War II and the Holocaust.