MJCCA Book Fest In Your Living Room Live Presents Lily Ebert and Dov Forman - Lily’s Promise Virtual Event
In this life-affirming intergenerational memoir, Lily Ebert, a Holocaust survivor, and her great-grandson, Dov Forman, come together to share her story—an unforgettable tale of resilience and resistance.
The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta welcomes the authors to discuss their book, “Lily's Promise: Holding On to Hope Through Auschwitz and Beyond,” for a special virtual evening commemorating Yom HaShoah. The Formans will appear in conversation with with Rabbi Brian Glusman.
Tickets options are as follows:
-Admit one – FREE with registration (does not include a copy of the book);
-Admit one for $25 (includes a paperback copy of “Lily’s Promise.” Price covers shipping.); or
-Admit one for $36 (includes a hardcover copy of “Lily’s Promise.” Price covers shipping.).
All books will be shipped after the event.
About the Book
On Yom Kippur, 1944, fighting to stay alive as a prisoner in Auschwitz, Lily Ebert made a promise to herself. She would survive the hell she was in and tell the world her story, for everyone who couldn’t. Now, at ninety-eight, this remarkable woman—and TikTok sensation, thanks to the help of her eighteen-year-old great-grandson—fulfills that vow, relaying the details of her harrowing experiences with candor, charm, and an overflowing heart.
In these pages, she writes movingly about her happy childhood in Hungary, the death of her mother and two youngest siblings on their arrival at Auschwitz, and her determination to keep her two other sisters safe. She describes the inhumanity of the camp and the small acts of defiance that gave her strength. Lily lost so much, but she built a new life for herself and her family, first in Israel and then in London.
Dov knows that it is up to younger people like him to keep Lily’s promise. He and Lily bridge the generation gap to share her experience, reminding us of the joy that accompanies the solemn responsibility of keeping the past—and our stories—alive.
About the Authors
Lily Ebert lives in London near her large and loving family, which includes thirty-four great-grandchildren. She is a founder member of the Holocaust Survivors Centre and was awarded the British Empire Medal for services to Holocaust education. “Lily's Promise” is her powerful memoir.
Dov Forman is Lily’s great-grandson. At the age of sixteen he was separated from her during the Covid pandemic for the first time, and became determined to record her story for posterity.
