Wolkowysk

About the Book

In her memoir, Lissa Kantor recounts the joys of growing up in Wolkowysk, Poland, with her parents, siblings, grandparents, cousins, and close friends. She shares memories of holidays and celebrating Shabbat. As Europe grows more unsettled, Lissa’s family knows that they must escape Poland. With the help of her maternal uncle, the family finally arrives in America, having left all they hold dear. Lissa learns the sad fate of the entire town of Wolkowysk and sets out to make sure they are never forgotten.

About the Author

Lissa Kantor was born in 1921 in the small town of Wolkowysk, Poland. She was the eldest of five children. Lissa had a happy childhood with a loving family and wonderful friends. As the shadow of World War II loomed, Lissa’s maternal uncle, who had previously immigrated to Houston, Texas, worked tirelessly to bring the rest of his family to America. On August 21, 1939, Lissa, her parents, and her siblings left their extended family and dear friends behind and boarded the last boat out of Poland before it was invaded by the Germans. Lissa lives in Houston, Texas surrounded by her loving family and bittersweet memories of her childhood. Ms Kantor is an accomplished speaker who has spoken to numerous groups about growing up in Wolkowysk and her emigration to America.