No Place for Us, My Dear is the story of two young Holocaust survivors from the same town—Wyszogród, Poland. Marion Lewin, born Malka Pasternak on October 1, 1928, was eleven years old when the Germans occupied Poland. She spent the war in hiding and as a translator. Joseph Lewin, born on December 5, 1917, was one of five children of Jonas and Szaindl. Drafted in 1939 into the Polish army, Joseph was later captured by the Nazis and transported to Auschwitz. In January 1945, Joseph escaped the infamous death march and in May of that year returned to his hometown, Wyszogród, where he was reunited with Marion, who had been recently liberated by the Soviets. They later moved to the United States with their son, Joel, raised two children, and created a beautiful family and a successful life together. Miraculously, twenty years after liberation Marion reunited with her brother and sister who also survived and were living in Israel. The couple lived to enjoy many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Marion Lewin’s memoir, No Place for Us, My Dear, and Joseph’s story that follows, are inspirational stories of survival and resilience. This is a profound book suitable for all ages.