Running for Shelter is written by Inge's 15-year-old granddaughter. The gripping, true WWII story offers a window through which readers can witness the challenges of growing up during the Holocaust. Vienna, late 1930s. Curious, red-headed Inge Eisenger leads a privileged life with her glamorous, distant mother. When forced to flee from Nazi-occupied Austria to Switzerland, Inge sees her young life turned upside down. She hopes to finally connect with her mother during their escape, but her mother soon abandons her. Vulnerable and alone, Inge makes her way to Paris before reuniting with her grandmother in Central France. But even there, Inge endures one hardship after another—all while her grandmother keeps a family secret that, if revealed, could result in their whole family’s demise. Running for Shelter is written by Inge’s 15-year-old granddaughter, Suzette Sheft. The gripping, true story offers a window through which young adult readers can witness the challenges of growing up during the Holocaust. As this important chapter of history fades from living memory, Inge’s tale offers hope to a new generation who must also cultivate courage and determination in the face of personal and political challenges. Author's Note May 22nd, 1937 November 10th, 1938 November 14th, 1938 November 20th, 1938 November 27th, 1938 November 28th, 1938 November 28th, 1938 November 29th, 1938 December 4th, 1938 December 5th, 1938 December 22nd, 1938 December 24th, 1938 January 28th, 1939 January 31st, 1939 February 3rd, 1939 October 6th, 1940 October 20th, 1940 October 20th, 1940 May 17th, 1941 May 17th, 1941 May 18th, 1941 September 7th, 1941 January 13th, 1942 May 21st, 1942 April 20th, 1943 August 5th, 1943 September 19th, 1943 January 2nd, 1944 June 24th, 1944 August 25th, 1944 November 3rd, 1944 November 13th, 1946 December 10th, 1946Epilogue written by Monique (Inge) SheftAcknowledgmentsPhotosAbout the AuthorAmsterdam Publishers Holocaust Library