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Stephen Maysonave
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Social-impact investor, Mentor, Board Member.
Stimulated by books, technology, global cultures, children.
Happily married to Sherry for many decades.
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14 AWARDS. Riveting, Inspiring Masterpiece. "Nothing short of brilliant...I will never forget it. Superb. ─Viga Boland for Readers' Favorite. Now available in audiobook, ebook & print editions. www.TataesPromise.com @lrb.co.uk @uscshoahfoundation.bsky.social @nytimes.com @timesofisrael.com
WINNER 14 AWARDS. Amazon category BEST SELLER. "Riveting, Inspiring Masterpiece... Page Turner!" "... Nothing short of brilliant...I will never forget it. Superb. ─Viga Boland for Readers' Favorite Based on a never-before-told, true story of a young woman's daring escape from Auschwitz with her younger sister. A remarkable story of unimaginable courage, family, faith and enduring love. Hinda was eighteen years old when an axe crashed through the front door of her home in Poland. Nazi soldiers
November 11, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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Heroine & "Power Woman". The never-before-told, true story of a young woman’s mind-boggling survival during the Holocaust and her daring escape from Auschwitz with her younger sister. @timesofisrael.com @nytimes.com @bookspotlight.bsky.social #SherryMaysonave #TataesPromise #StopHate #BookAwards
Tatae’s Promise: You will live… You will tell Internationally acclaimed. 14 Awards. Inspired by a never-before-told, true story of a young woman's escape from Auschwitz with her sister, Tatae’s Promise is an extraordinary narrative of unimaginable courage, family, faith and enduring love. Experience Hinda’s breathtaking life as it transforms from living in a happy home, to banishment to a ghetto, to prison, to the Auschwitz death camp, to escape, and then miraculously rebuilding her life. In 1940, Hinda was eighteen years old when an axe crashed through the front door of her home in Poland. Nazi soldiers swarmed inside, herded the family into an army truck and hauled them away for one reason: They were Jews. After thirty-two months of subsisting on a starvation diet, sleeping on a wooden floor in the Mlawa ghetto, Hinda was deported to Auschwitz. When incarcerated there for an additional two years, Hinda endured rabid hunger, slave labor, life threatening diseases, and barbarous brutalities while clinging to her father’s promise: “I know for certain that you will live, and you will tell.” These twelve words—a powerful presage written by her father, Tatae, in a letter to Hinda mere hours before the Gestapo murdered him—fueled her will to persevere. Incredibly, at the age of twenty-three, Hinda devised a daring plot to escape the exhaustively guarded gates of Auschwitz with her younger sister, Rachel. Hinda brilliantly executed the plan only to find the two of them running for their lives—from both Germans and Russians. According to the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum, there are less than two hundred documented, successful “prisoner escapes” from Auschwitz-Birkenau. Most of them were men. Hinda and Rachel’s victorious escape was truly remarkable.
November 2, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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SherryMaysonave, International Impact Book Awards "2025 Author of The Year - Historical Fiction", & Moises Goldman team up with acclaimed actor & voice artist Brittany Wilkerson. "Tatae's Promise-You will live... you will tell"
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"Tatae's Promise - You will live... you will tell" is now available as an audiobook. WINNER 14 AWARDS. Amazon category BEST SELLER. "Riveting, Inspiring Masterpiece... Page Turner!" "... Nothing short of brilliant...I will never forget it. Superb. ─Viga Boland for Readers' Favorite Based on a never-before-told, true story of a young woman's daring escape from Auschwitz with her younger sister. A remarkable story of unimaginable courage, family, faith and enduring love. Hinda was eighteen years old when an axe crashed through the front door of her home in Poland. Nazi soldiers swarmed inside and herded the family into an army truck and hauled them away for one lone reason: They were Jews.
October 31, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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An intriguing, compelling #BookSpotlight by "The Coffee Pot Book Club" for #TataesPromise, their 2024 Gold-Award Winner, Historical Literary Fiction. #SherryMaysonave just named IIBA "2025 Author of The Year" - Historical Fiction. bit.ly/47fatzk @cathiedunn.bsky.social @booksoftheyear.bsky.social
A compelling "Book Spotlight" by the Coffee Pot Book Club. SherryMaysonave was just awarded "2025 Author of The Year", Historical Fiction, for Tatae's Promise, by International Impact Book Awards. The award has been referred to as "An- Oscar-for-Authors". @TexasAuthors @ADFIntl @yadvashem "Tatae's Promise - You will live... you will tell", winner 14 book awards, including Sherry Maysonave, "2025 Author of The Year", Historical Fiction, be the International Impact Book Awards. "Riveting, Inspiring Masterpiece... Page Turner!" "... Nothing short of brilliant...I will never forget it. Superb. ─Viga Boland for Readers' Favorite Based on a never-before-told, true story of a young woman's daring escape from Auschwitz with her younger sister. A remarkable story of unimaginable courage, family, faith and enduring love. Hinda was eighteen years old when an axe crashed through the front door of her home in Poland. Nazi soldiers swarmed inside and herded the family into an army truck and hauled them away for one lone reason: They were Jews. World War II and the Hitler-induced Holocaust was in full swing.
October 18, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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Read this compelling #BookSpotlight by "The Coffee Pot Book Club" for #TataesPromise, their 2024 Gold-Award Winner, Historical Literary Fiction. #SherryMaysonave just named IIBA "2025 Author of The Year" - Historical Fiction. bit.ly/47fatzk @cathiedunn.bsky.social @lrb.co.uk @timesofisrael.com
"Tatae's Promise - You will live... you will tell", Winner 14 book awards, including Sherry Maysonave, "2025 Author of The Year", Historical Fiction, be the International Impact Book Awards. "Riveting, Inspiring Masterpiece... Page Turner!" "... Nothing short of brilliant...I will never forget it. Superb. ─Viga Boland for Readers' Favorite Based on a never-before-told, true story of a young woman's daring escape from Auschwitz with her younger sister. A remarkable story of unimaginable courage, family, faith and enduring love. Hinda was eighteen years old when an axe crashed through the front door of her home in Poland. Nazi soldiers swarmed inside and herded the family into an army truck and hauled them away for one lone reason: They were Jews. World War II and the Hitler-induced Holocaust was in full swing.
October 17, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Sherry Maysonave - 2025 "Author of The Year", Historical Fiction, for "Tatae's Promise - You will live... you will tell". International Impact Book Awards. Think of it as an "Oscar Award for Authors". A very impactful event in #Hollywood.
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October 10, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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‘Five musicians from the Vienna Philharmonic are thought to have taken their instruments to the camps or ghettos, where they played music before they were liquidated. Then there was silence.’

Thomas Laqueuer on Kate Kennedy’s ‘Cello: A Journey through Silence to Sound’
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Thomas Laqueur · A Different Life: Can cellos remember?
Cellists and violinists in particular are haunted by the musicians who played their instruments before them and those...
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October 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Sherry Maysonave received the International Impact Book Awards 2025 Author of the Year, Historical Fiction, for "Tatae's Promise"! tataespromise.com sherrymaysonave.com @lrb.co.uk @bookspotlight.bsky.social @booksoftheyear.bsky.social @bertsbooks.bsky.social @timesofisrael.com @nytimes.com
Sherry Maysonave received the International Impact Book Awards 2025 Author of the Year, Historical Fiction, for "Tatae's Promise- You will live... you will tell"
October 9, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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News Flash. Sherry Maysonave , WINNER, International Impact Book Awards “Author of the Year” Historical Fiction category for TATAE’S PROMISE.
Congratulations to Sherry and for the ongoing inspirational & educational impact of #TataesPromise!!
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October 6, 2025 at 1:28 AM
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The International Impact Book Awards "2025 Author of the Year" is only 5 days away... Sherry Maysonave is a finalist for "Tatae's Promise - you will live... you will tell". bit.ly/49fJd3m
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International Impact Book Awards, 2025 Author of the Year. Sherry Maysonave, Finalist, for "Tatae's Promise- You will live... you will tell". "Riveting, Inspiring Masterpiece... Page Turner!" "... Nothing short of brilliant...I will never forget it. Superb. ─Viga Boland for Readers' Favorite Based on a never-before-told, true story of a young woman's daring escape from Auschwitz with her younger sister. A remarkable story of unimaginable courage, family, faith and enduring love. Hinda was eighteen years old when an axe crashed through the front door of her home in Poland. Nazi soldiers swarmed inside and herded the family into an army truck and hauled them away for one lone reason: They were Jews. World War II and the Hitler-induced Holocaust was in full swing.
September 30, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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The International Impact Book Awards #Hollywood Gala for Author of the Year - October 4th, 2025. Sherry Maysonave, Finalist, #HistoricalFiction, for "Tatae's Promise". The voting & secret balloting is done... stay tuned for updates! www.TataesPromise.com @cathiedunn.bsky.social @nytimes.com
The International Impact Book Awards Hollywood Gala for Author of the Year - October 4th, 2025. Sherry Maysonave, Finalist, Historical Fiction, for "Tatae's Promise - You will live... you will tell". The voting & secret balloting is done... Sherry and I will be there... stay tuned for updates! www.TataesPromise.com www.SherryMaysonave.com
September 28, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Sherry Maysonave received a "Special Honor" for "Tatae's Promise" at the International Impact Book Awards, February 2025. Watch the compelling introduction and Sherry's heart-felt acceptance speech. www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIY9...
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Sherry Maysonave - International Impact Book Awards Special Honor_2025
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September 21, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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This week, after the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk, author JK Rowling was told that she was also named on numerous TARGET lists because she had expressed unpopular opinions. Her profound response is below:
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September 15, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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"It is easy to hate and it is difficult to love." Hinda & Rachel overcame hate, survived, and built inspiring, love-filled lives. Experience it yourself. bit.ly/3GivAYc
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13 AWARDS. "Riveting, Inspiring Masterpiece... Page Turner!" "... Nothing short of brilliant...I will never forget it. Superb. ─Viga Boland for Readers' Favorite Based on a never-before-told, true story of a young woman's daring escape from Auschwitz with her younger sister. A remarkable story of unimaginable courage, family, faith and enduring love. Hinda was eighteen years old when an axe crashed through the front door of her home in Poland. Nazi soldiers swarmed inside and herded the family into an army truck and hauled them away for one lone reason: They were Jews. World War II and the Hitler-induced Holocaust was in full swing.
September 12, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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24 years later, we remember the nearly 3,000 lives taken on 9/11, honor the heroism of first responders, and reaffirm our resolve to stand united against terrorism and hate.

May the memory be a blessing, and may we continue to strive toward a more peaceful world. #NeverForget
September 11, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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Fascinating & thought-provoking how a peaceful society adapted, ~4,000 years ago, amid a 130-year drought.
"Long before the Aztec, Maya or Inca, Peru's arid coast was home to the Caral, one of the world's most ancient and peaceful societies."
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The newly discovered desert city that's rewriting the history of the Americas
The discovery of Peñico in Peru's Supe Valley is reshaping our understanding of the Caral civilisation – a peaceful society that survived climate catastrophe 4,000 years ago.
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September 12, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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While Hinda Mondlak takes centerstage in the best-selling book, "Tatae's Promise," a powerful subplot featuring WOLF YOSKOWITZ amazes and inspires readers, too. Discover how Wolf survived 4 years at Buchenwald Concentration Camp . . .and how he used his mental powers to recover. bit.ly/3HYme4q
AWARD WINNING. Amazon category BEST SELLER. "Riveting, Inspiring Masterpiece... Page Turner!" "... Nothing short of brilliant...I will never forget it. Superb. ─Viga Boland for Readers' Favorite Based on a never-before-told, true story of a young woman's daring escape from Auschwitz with her younger sister. A remarkable story of unimaginable courage, family, faith and enduring love. Hinda was eighteen years old when an axe crashed through the front door of her home in Poland. Nazi soldiers swarmed inside and herded the family into an army truck and hauled them away for one lone reason: They were Jews. World War II and the Hitler-induced Holocaust was in full swing.
September 6, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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"I must say it’s an incredible story, and the writing is phenomenal. I was gripped from start to finish. To me it’s up there with any World War II book I’ve ever read, including the famous ones like "Man's Search for Meaning." Peter S - Amazon 5-star review
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September 3, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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13 Awards. "Riveting, Inspiring Masterpiece..."
Now globally available in audiobook. Free audio sample bit.ly/4kBr4SG
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Now available in Audiobook format. Based on a never-before-told, true story of a young woman's daring escape from Auschwitz with her younger sister. A remarkable story of unimaginable courage, family, faith and enduring love. Hinda was eighteen years old when an axe crashed through the front door of her home in Poland. Nazi soldiers swarmed inside and herded the family into an army truck and hauled them away for one lone reason: They were Jews. World War II and the Hitler-induced Holocaust was in full swing.
August 27, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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"Riveting, Inspiring Masterpiece... Page Turner!"
"... Nothing short of brilliant...I will never forget it. Superb. ─Viga Boland for Readers' Favorite
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AWARD WINNING. Amazon category BEST SELLER. "Riveting, Inspiring Masterpiece... Page Turner!" "... Nothing short of brilliant...I will never forget it. Superb. ─Viga Boland for Readers' Favorite Based on a never-before-told, true story of a young woman's daring escape from Auschwitz with her younger sister. A remarkable story of unimaginable courage, family, faith and enduring love. Hinda was eighteen years old when an axe crashed through the front door of her home in Poland. Nazi soldiers swarmed inside and herded the family into an army truck and hauled them away for one lone reason: They were Jews. World War II and the Hitler-induced Holocaust was in full swing.
August 24, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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Historians estimate 1.1 million people, including ~1 million Jews died at Auschwitz. "Tatae's Promise", 13 Awards, unveils a Polish family's life before, during & after the Holocaust. Audiobook Sample bit.ly/4kBr4SG
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AWARD WINNING. "Riveting, Inspiring Masterpiece... Page Turner!" "... Nothing short of brilliant...I will never forget it. Superb. ─Viga Boland for Readers' Favorite Based on a never-before-told, true story of a young woman's daring escape from Auschwitz with her younger sister. A remarkable story of unimaginable courage, family, faith and enduring love. Hinda was eighteen years old when an axe crashed through the front door of her home in Poland. Nazi soldiers swarmed inside and herded the family into an army truck and hauled them away for one lone reason: They were Jews. World War II and the Hitler-induced Holocaust was in full swing.
August 23, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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Celebrate National Book Lovers Day. Indulge yourself with "Tatae's Promise - You will live... you will tell". Winner 13 Awards. Audiobook sample bit.ly/4kBr4SG
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13 Awards. Amazon category BEST SELLER. "Riveting, Inspiring Masterpiece... Page Turner!" "... Nothing short of brilliant...I will never forget it. Superb. ─Viga Boland for Readers' Favorite Based on a never-before-told, true story of a young woman's daring escape from Auschwitz with her younger sister. A remarkable story of unimaginable courage, family, faith and enduring love. Hinda was eighteen years old when an axe crashed through the front door of her home in Poland. Nazi soldiers swarmed inside and herded the family into an army truck and hauled them away for one lone reason: They were Jews. World War II and the Hitler-induced Holocaust was in full swing.
August 9, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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Audiobook now available globally. Winner 13 Awards. Based on a never-before-told, true story of a young woman's life before, during, and after the Holocaust, plus, her daring escape from Auschwitz with her younger sister.
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"Tatae's Promise - You will live... you will tell" audiobook now available globally. 13 AWARDS. "Riveting, Inspiring Masterpiece... Page Turner!" "... Nothing short of brilliant...I will never forget it. Superb. ─Viga Boland for Readers' Favorite Based on a never-before-told, true story of a young woman's life before, during, and after the Holocaust, plus, her daring escape from Auschwitz with her younger sister. A remarkable story of unimaginable courage, family, faith and enduring love. Hinda was eighteen years old when an axe crashed through the front door of her home in Poland. Nazi soldiers swarmed inside and herded the family into an army truck and hauled them away for one lone reason: They were Jews. World War II and the Hitler-induced Holocaust was in full swing.
July 27, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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You will be awestruck & inspired. "Tatae's Promise - You will live... you will tell". Audiobook preview bit.ly/4kBr4SG @rabbijill.bsky.social @hgrporg.bsky.social @audiobookshow.bsky.social @ncjw.bsky.social @lrb.co.uk @auschwitz.info @auschwitzmemento.bsky.social @auschwitz-be.bsky.social
"Tatae's Promise - You will live... you will tell" is based on a never-before-told, true story of a young woman's life before, during, and after the Holocaust... and her daring escape from Auschwitz with her younger sister. A remarkable story of unimaginable courage, family, faith and enduring love. Available in print, ebook, and audiobook.
July 27, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Texas Authors Institute interview of author Sherry Maysonave. Priceless tidbits about "Tatae's Promise" & Sherry. Link www.youtube.com/watch?v=SInJd6If5-Y&t=0s
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Texas Authors Institute / Charlotte Canion's interview of Sherry Maysonave. Priceless tidbits about "Tatae's Promise - You will live... you will tell", Sherry's background and her experience writing the book. AWARD WINNING. Amazon category BEST SELLER. "Riveting, Inspiring Masterpiece... Page Turner!" "... Nothing short of brilliant...I will never forget it. Superb. ─Viga Boland for Readers' Favorite Based on a never-before-told, true story of a young woman's daring escape from Auschwitz with her younger sister. A remarkable story of unimaginable courage, family, faith and enduring love. Hinda was eighteen years old when an axe crashed through the front door of her home in Poland. Nazi soldiers swarmed inside and herded the family into an army truck and hauled them away for one lone reason: They were Jews. World War II and the Hitler-induced Holocaust was in full swing. Now available in audiobook.
July 22, 2025 at 9:17 PM