The Tattooist of Auschwitz is a historical fiction novel by Heather Morris, based on the true story of Lale Sokolov, a Slovakian Jew who was imprisoned in Auschwitz during World War II. Lale becomes the tattooist of the camp, marking his fellow prisoners with their identification numbers. Amidst the horrors of the Holocaust, Lale finds love and hope in the form of Gita, a fellow prisoner. This poignant and moving book is a testament to the strength of the human spirit.