Zdenka Fantlova

  • Zdenka Fantlova was a Czech Holocaust survivor and author.

  • Born in 1922, she endured six concentration camps during World War II, including Terezin and Bergen-Belsen.

  • After the war, she moved to Australia, pursuing an acting career before settling in England.

  • Fantlova's memoir, "The Tin Ring," recounts her wartime experiences and the love story symbolized by a tin ring given to her by her boyfriend.

  • She became known for her resilience and efforts to share her story, often speaking about her experiences.

  • Fantlova lived a long life, celebrating her 100th birthday in March 2022 before passing away in November of the same year.

Books by Zdenka Fantlova