Mary Berg

Überlebende des Warschauer Ghettos

Mary Berg was a Polish Holocaust survivor and author, born in 1924. She is notable for her experiences during World War II, particularly as a resident of the Warsaw Ghetto. Berg's life was significantly impacted by the occupation of Poland, which had a profound effect on her and shaped her subsequent writings.

Berg is best known for authoring a Holocaust diary, a personal and historical account of her experiences during the war. The diary spans from October 10, 1939, to March 5, 1944, and contains her journal entries from this period. Through her writings, Berg provided a unique perspective on life in the Warsaw Ghetto and the broader context of the Holocaust. She passed away in 2013, leaving behind a significant historical record of her time in the form of her diary.