Aranka Siegal

Czech-American Holocaust survivor author

Aranka Siegal - Czech-American Holocaust survivor author
Born

June 10th, 1930
95 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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Born in 1930, the author experienced the Holocaust during World War II. Emigrating to the United States after the war, she began a career as a writer. Her works often focused on themes of survival and resilience, reflecting personal experiences. Several books were published, including 'Upon the Head of the Goat', which detailed her childhood in Hungary during the war. The author's literary contributions have been recognized with various awards and honors for their historical importance and exploration of identity.

Published 'Upon the Head of the Goat'

Received multiple literary awards

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