Edith Hahn Beer books

Edith Hahn Beer was an Austrian Jewish woman who survived the Holocaust by hiding in plain sight, and wrote about her experience in The Nazi Officer's Wife.

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Edith Hahn Beer (1914-2009) was an Austrian Jewish woman who survived the Holocaust by living under a false identity in Nazi Germany. After escaping a labor camp, she obtained the identity papers of a non-Jewish friend and eventually married Werner Vetter, a Nazi party member who knew her secret.

Her memoir, The Nazi Officer’s Wife (1999), co-written with Susan Dworkin, tells the full story of her survival. The book gained wide readership and was adapted for television.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Edith Hahn Beer written?

Edith Hahn Beer has written one books in one series.

What was Edith Hahn Beer's first book?

Edith Hahn Beer’s first book is The Nazi Officer’s Wife, published in 1999.

How did Edith Hahn Beer survive the Holocaust?

Edith Hahn Beer survived the Holocaust by assuming a false identity and living openly in Nazi Germany. She married a Nazi party member, Werner Vetter, who knew she was Jewish and helped conceal her identity throughout the war.

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