Light in the Shadows – Iby Kery

This is a moving selection of short stories and poems by Iby Kery. Her lyricism and whimsy lead the reader through a range of experiences, from the shocking to the humorous. Her strangely fated meeting with Dr. Mengele is counterpointed with her poignant first kiss.

A survivor of Auschwitz and the Allendorf labour camp, Iby escaped from Budapest in 1956 and settled in Australia. In this collection we share Iby’s delightful mishaps with the English language and feel her sad losses while living in war-ravaged Hungary.

This book, which reads like a poem, stands as testament to Iby’s shining spirit and inner strength.

Griffin Press 2004, paperback