Livia Bitton-Jackson
{HER LEGACY}
Since the Holocaust, Livia Bitton-Jackson has written many books about her experiences during the Holocaust, after the Holocaust, and re-visiting the Holocaust. She graduated from New York University with a PhD in Hebrew culture and Jewish history. Livia taught at City University of New York as a professor for thirty-seven years. She has received many awards like the Christopher Award, the Eleanor Roosevelt Humanitarian Award, and the Jewish Heritage Award. Currently Elli lives in Israel with her husband, children, and grandchildren. Livia Bitton-Jackson has created her own legacy by writing books, speaking about her experiences, and teaching others to how to learn from the Holocaust.
Click on the pictures below to visit other links to learn about Livia Bitton-Jackson's legacy and how she still teaches others about the Holocaust.
 I Have Lived a Thousand YearsLivia's book about her journey through the Holocaust. She describes her book saying, “But they [my stories] are also stories of faith, hope, triumph, and love. They are stories of perseverance, loyalty, courage in the face of overwhelming odds, and of never giving up.” Photo from simonandshuster.com |  Story of AuschwitzVideo on Livia speaking out about her experience with Dr. Mengele. |  My Bridges of HopeLivia's book talks about the rough transition after Auschwitz into a "normal" life again. She talks about her journey to get to America. Photo from simonandshuster.com |
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 Hello, AmericaLivia's most recent book talks about her journey to America and trying to reach her goal of teaching others in a whole new world, America. Photo from simonandshuster.com |