Rachelle Unreich & Ruth Schwarzenholz In Conversation

A conversation about survival, hope and humanity during WW2.

This special In Conversation event brings together two deeply personal books shaped by lived experience during World War II: A Brilliant Life by Rachelle Unreich, and And Silently Falls the Snow by Klaus Schwarzenholz. Join us for an intimate evening hosted by the incredible Sun Bookshop, held just a few doors down at The Younger Sun in Yarraville.

A Brilliant Life tells the extraordinary true story of Rachelle’s mother, a Holocaust survivor who endured four concentration camps — a profound testament to courage, memory and resilience.

Silently Falls the Snow, written by Ruth’s late father Klaus Schwarzenholz, is a deeply moving historical novel inspired by his own family history. Set during the brutal final winter of World War II, it follows two sisters and their father as they flee Silesia — a story of strong women, family bonds, heartbreak, hope and survival without losing humanity.

This evening brings both stories together in one powerful conversation, speaking to the importance of remembrance - how stories are preserved, passed on, and never forgotten.

Limited tickets avaliable. The Younger Sun event space is wheelchair accessible via a ramp, with accessible bathrooms available over the road in the cinema. However if you have any accessibility requirements, please email us at info@sunbookshop.com so we can ensure you have the best experience possible.