Zdenka Fantlová's childhood in Czechoslovakia was one of great happiness and love and her life was like that of any other teenager. However, her peaceful existence was soon to be shattered. Seventy years ago this year, in Terezín concentration camp, she was given a home-made tin ring by her first love Arno with 'Arno 13.6.1942' engraved on it. When he gave her the ring he said, 'That's for our engagement. And to keep you safe. If we are both alive when the war ends I will find you'. Arno was sent East on a penal transport later that same day; she never saw him again. After surviving 6 concentration camps, risking her life for the tin ring and death marches Zdenka found herself, in the last chaotic days of the war, at the hell that was Bergen Belsen. Just skin and bone, crippled by typhoid and unable to walk she crawled to a Red Cross post. There she was saved by an unknown British soldier to whom the book is dedicated.
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'An incredible story'. --BBC Breakfast
'The Tin Ring is a profoundly uplifting story of great love'. --The Lowry, Salford
'Zdenka Fantlová and her story made a lasting impression. She survived six concentration camps, endured horrors the like of which most of us can't begin to comprehend, yet never lost the will to live or her optimism for a better future. During her time in the camps she kept a little tin ring, made for her by her boyfriend. She risked her life to keep this humble object that meant so much to her. Her boyfriend did not survive the camps. But Zdenka's love for him and the tin ring did'. --Fiona Bruce, BBC's Antiques Roadshow
'The Tin Ring is a profoundly uplifting story of great love'. --The Lowry, Salford
'Zdenka Fantlová and her story made a lasting impression. She survived six concentration camps, endured horrors the like of which most of us can't begin to comprehend, yet never lost the will to live or her optimism for a better future. During her time in the camps she kept a little tin ring, made for her by her boyfriend. She risked her life to keep this humble object that meant so much to her. Her boyfriend did not survive the camps. But Zdenka's love for him and the tin ring did'. --Fiona Bruce, BBC's Antiques Roadshow
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Now 90, Zdenka Fantlová is one of the few living eye-witnesses to the horror of the Holocaust, to which she lost her entire family. For as long as she lives Zdenka is determined to tell her inspiring story of great love, one as uplifting as it is harrowing, to as many people as possible. Zdenka still keeps the tin ring, the symbol of Arno's love, close to her to this day.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By N. Thompson
Format:Hardcover
The first surprise about this book is that it is, considering the subject matter, an easy read. That is not to say it is not incredibly moving - it is - just that you can easily become engrossed and pulled along at speed through the story.
In some respects it is the almost matter-of-fact way some events are related that make them even more harrowing; you get a sense of the unreal nature of the lives of those concerned.
In The Tin Ring you see the life of a normal girl transformed into something that just cannot be comprehended, yet throughout the book there is a sense of dignity and strength.
A painful story told with grace and clarity. A really great read.
In some respects it is the almost matter-of-fact way some events are related that make them even more harrowing; you get a sense of the unreal nature of the lives of those concerned.
In The Tin Ring you see the life of a normal girl transformed into something that just cannot be comprehended, yet throughout the book there is a sense of dignity and strength.
A painful story told with grace and clarity. A really great read.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Martyn
Format:Hardcover
The Tin Ring is a beautiful, yet harrowing read; but it's a book I guarantee that anyone would struggle to put down, and can be read in one sitting.
The horrific conditions of the death camps of Belsen and their ilk have been numerously accounted for, but the true feeling of lost-love, struggle and hardship--unimaginable to most--has been captured in this truly heart-felt book.
The Tin Ring represents Fantlova's courage and love for two men: both she lost, but, neither ever forgotten. I sincerely hope that she finds her saviour with the publication of this tender and brilliant book.
The horrific conditions of the death camps of Belsen and their ilk have been numerously accounted for, but the true feeling of lost-love, struggle and hardship--unimaginable to most--has been captured in this truly heart-felt book.
The Tin Ring represents Fantlova's courage and love for two men: both she lost, but, neither ever forgotten. I sincerely hope that she finds her saviour with the publication of this tender and brilliant book.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The Tin Ring keeps you hooked from the start through the perfect pacing and incredible story of human endurance and willpower. It is hard to comprehend how Zdenka and others survived such horrors brought upon them. A moving read and I hope Zdenka finds the British soldier or his family to thank them.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Absolutely loved it. Managed to read the whole book within a few hours. Increadible story, admire Zdenka's strong will.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By jd21
Format:Hardcover
Zdenka Fantlova's account of her experiences following the German occupation of Czechoslovakia is a harrowing, unforgettable portrayal of the nature of human spirit.
Combining love story, historical account and the horrors of the Holocaust The Tin Ring reads beautifully and addictively. The text is split into many sections, creating a reading experience which can be fitted into anyone's hectic life, yet I managed to read it in a single sitting!
A refreshing tale and reminder of the horrors of this part of human history. Pick it up now.
Combining love story, historical account and the horrors of the Holocaust The Tin Ring reads beautifully and addictively. The text is split into many sections, creating a reading experience which can be fitted into anyone's hectic life, yet I managed to read it in a single sitting!
A refreshing tale and reminder of the horrors of this part of human history. Pick it up now.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By W. Morrison
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An amazing story of unimaginable courage told with great ensitivity and with no evidence of bitterness at her treatment or malice against the perpetrators. Very worth while read. Dr Jim Morrison
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By skiddly
Format:Hardcover
We dont really appreciate how lucky we are these days, despite ongoing wars in Afghanistan etc etc. Whenn you read the heartbreaking times the Jews had to endure at the hands of the nazis and the horible way they were killed.This book is one of many that serve to remind us of times gone by that should never have been allowed to happen.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By A. P. Smith
Format:Hardcover
I found The Tin Ring, an extremely moving memoir of Zdenka's survival through six extermination camps and horrors most us will never be able to comprehend, to be truly inspiring.
It is the story of how one woman's love for her boyfriend Arno gave her the will and strength to survive the Holocaust. The symbol of her love was an insignificant little tin ring that he made for her. She kept this tin ring with her throughout the camps even though she risked her life by doing so. As she was being driven by ambulance away from the hell that was Bergen Belsen by the British officer who saved her life she still had the fragile tin ring on a piece of string under the sheet in which she had been wrapped. Though Zdenka survived Arno did not. Zdenka still keeps the tin ring close to her every day.
It is the story of how one woman's love for her boyfriend Arno gave her the will and strength to survive the Holocaust. The symbol of her love was an insignificant little tin ring that he made for her. She kept this tin ring with her throughout the camps even though she risked her life by doing so. As she was being driven by ambulance away from the hell that was Bergen Belsen by the British officer who saved her life she still had the fragile tin ring on a piece of string under the sheet in which she had been wrapped. Though Zdenka survived Arno did not. Zdenka still keeps the tin ring close to her every day.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
strange book
Whilst I did enjoy this book I found it really difficult to believe. I don't disbelieve all this happened but having read a lot if books about the horrors experienced by Jewish... Read more
Published 6 days ago by paulalassey@hotmail.com
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The Tin Ring
This was an un-put-downable book - Fantlova told the story of her horrifying journey through
the German concentration camps with no sentiment. Read more
the German concentration camps with no sentiment. Read more
Published 7 days ago by J M Madeley
3.0 out of 5 stars
good reading
this was my mother's 89th birthday present last year she thoroughly enjoyed it having lived through ww2, and thought it was a great book - but sad that the authoress never again... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Valerie
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TEAR JERKER !
such an amazing tale and even sadder as it true life , love autobiography's , had seen the authour on a t. Read more
Published 3 months ago by ann mcguinness
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Moving
I read this book and was in tears at the end. How brave of Zdenka to put her memories of Arno's ring in a book. This period of World War all should NEVER be forgotten.
Published 3 months ago by Borgette
5.0 out of 5 stars
tin ring
I have not read this book as it was bought for a friend. I hope she likes it very much
Published 4 months ago by lynda clarke
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good read!
Great book that kept you hooked till the end and really easy to read! I'd recommend to anyone who likes personal stories from the 2nd world war! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Lornz
4.0 out of 5 stars
heartbreaking
i couldn't put this book down, as heartbreaking as it is to read the horrors that zdenka went through, it is an engrossing read. Read more
Published 4 months ago by michelle
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not enough impact
I visited Terazine and this book didnt cover the video filmed by the Nazis in enough debth nor the horrors of what happened tp all involved. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Josie crad
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lest we forget...
I was lucky enough to meet Zdenka recently, and see the fantastic stage version of her story. Finally I got round to reading the book properly, and boy am I glad I did. Read more
Published 7 months ago by softysoutherner
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