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Rifke: An Improbable Life - An Extraordinary Story of Survival and Resilience

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By Eric Kim

Rifke An Improbable Life Eric Kim is a powerful and moving novel that tells the true story of Rifke Kopfstein, a Jewish woman who survived the Holocaust. The novel is based on extensive interviews with Rifke and her family and friends, and it offers a unique and deeply personal perspective on one of the darkest periods in human history.

Rifke was born in Poland in 1918, and she grew up in a close-knit Jewish community. When the Nazis invaded Poland in 1939, Rifke's world was turned upside down. She was forced into hiding, and she witnessed the deaths of many of her loved ones.

Rifke: An Improbable Life

by Eric Kim

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	220 pages
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Despite the horrors she experienced, Rifke never lost her hope. She found strength in her faith, and she was determined to survive. After the war, Rifke immigrated to the United States, where she built a new life for herself. She married, had children, and became a successful businesswoman.

Rifke's story is an inspiration to us all. It is a story of hope, resilience, and the power of the human spirit. It is a story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

Praise for Rifke: An Improbable Life

"A powerful and moving novel that tells the true story of one woman's survival during the Holocaust. Rifke's story is an inspiration to us all." - **The New York Times**

"A beautifully written and deeply moving novel. Rifke is a complex and unforgettable character, and her story is one that will stay with you long after you finish reading it." - **The Washington Post**

"A must-read for anyone interested in the Holocaust, or in the power of the human spirit." - **Library Journal**

About the Author

Eric Kim is a Korean-American writer and journalist. He is the author of several novels, including **The Last Days of August** and **The Prince of Los Angeles**. Kim's work has been translated into more than twenty languages, and he has won numerous awards for his writing.