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A Rose from the Ashes contains the gripping details of Rose Price's childhood in Poland. This incredible book walks the reader through a journey as Rose tells of her life in a Jewish community, terror, brutality, love, salvation and reconciliation. It is painful to imagine the horror Rose experienced as a child growing up in the turmoil of being tortured, losing her home, family and freedom.

This remarkable account is a piece of history that every person should read and will not be able to put down. Rose writes of losing her father at an early age and moving in with her grandparents. She begins by describing her childhood before World War II, setting the stage for the Holocaust, and detailing accounts of early anti-Jewish sentiment common throughout Europe.

Many atrocities have befallen the Jewish people in the name of Christ over the centuries. An unforgettable part of the book is Rose's encounter with a priest who chased her down, attacking her with a cross while yelling, "Christ-killer." It isn't hard to imagine why Rose, who suffered so much in the name of Christ, had such a hard time accepting Yeshua as the Jewish Messiah. Even after the war, there was still a strong anti-Jewish sentiment in Europe and remaining Jews in displacement camps were left fragmented. Many had lost entire families and communities which made it easier to migrate anywhere in the world. Before World War II, Jews would have had little reason to ever leave the community in which they were born and raised. Many families were almost wiped out, leading to many survivors moving to Israel, America and other destinations.

The Jews who moved to Israel began the fight for a Jewish state along with the Jews throughout the world who lobbied their governments in an effort to gather international support. The Jewish lobby in America was especially instrumental in helping to create the state of Israel. The atrocities of the Holocaust greatly influenced the need for a Jewish state. It seems the prophetic Scripture in Ezekiel 37 describing "a nation will grow from dry bones" had finally come to life. God put His eminent plan in motion and even today, Jewish people are moving back to the Land of Israel in increasing numbers. Many Holocaust survivors have a hard time believing God exists after the misery of the war. Readers will be moved when Rose finally finds the Messiah and begins healing and forgiveness in her life. She has an incredible story to tell the world and begins by going public to promote reconciliation. During one of her speaking engagements she is approached by an ex-Nazi and grants forgiveness for his involvement in the Holocaust— true forgiveness that is only possible with God.

Rose's book reminds us not to forget the most extreme act of violence against the Jewish people. Remembering the evil she encountered will help us teach others about hatred and try to prevent this torment from happening ever again.