Alicia is a compelling and heart-wrenching autobiography of Alicia Appleman-Jurman, a young Jewish girl who survived the horrors of the Nazi occupation during World War II. At the tender age of thirteen, Alicia faced unimaginable tragedy as she lost her entire family to the Nazis. Despite this, she exhibited extraordinary courage and resilience, saving the lives of thousands of Jews. Her story is one of humanity and heroism, vividly expressing the capacity for goodness in the face of Nazi brutality.

Alicia's journey began in the East Polish town of Buczacz in 1935, where she was raised amidst growing anti-Semitism. With the onset of the Russian invasion and subsequent Nazi occupation, the reality of war became starkly apparent. Fleeing through fields and forests, Alicia escaped her captors and encountered fellow refugees, occasionally finding safe harbors. Her unwavering faith in family and humanity supported her through physical and mental deprivation.

After the war, Alicia continued to risk her life by leading Polish Jews to freedom in Palestine through a clandestine route. Her story is not just one of survival, but of active resistance to oppression. Alicia's legacy is a testament to her ferocious bravery and remarkable spirit, making her a beacon of hope and inspiration for both Jews and non-Jews alike.