This book is Evelyn Rauch's personal account of her mother, Steffi's tragic life as a Holocaust survivor. Evelyn's deep love for her mother had always been overshadowed by her resentment over their troubled relationship. After Steffi's sudden death, Evelyn uncovers an incredible story that had been hidden from her for more than fifty years. Evelyn then takes the reader on a sacred journey of discovery as she unravels the mystery of her mother's past. Through her persistent quest to find out the truth, she learns the details surrounding the deep bond that formed between her mother and grandmother. A bond that proved critical to their survival during the most horrific time in recent history. Had Evelyn known more about her mother's past while she was still alive their relationship might have been all together different. "Surviving Steffi" is a story of love, conflict, tragedy and ultimately forgiveness. It will captivate readers from the first page as they join Evelyn on her pilgrimage for enlightenment. Evelyn's story will pull at your heart strings and help you look beyond the obvious with a new perspective.