Cilka's Journey Summary
Heather Morris

Cilka's Journey Overview

Based on a true story, Heather Morris’ Cilka’s Journey delves into the complexities of surviving through inconceivable circumstances. The novel is based on Cecelia Klein, a survivor of Auschwitz, and Morris depicts the trials faced by her in the concentration camps of Hitler’s Germany and Stalin’s Siberian prison camp. The themes of survival, alienation, and violence as a form of control are explored.