Janet Singer Applefield

Janet Singer Applefield is a Holocaust survivor and author who has written extensively about her experiences during World War II. Born in Poland in 1925, Applefield was forced to flee her home at the age of 15 and lived in hiding for several years before being liberated by American forces. After the war, Applefield immigrated to the United States and began to rebuild her life. She has written several books about her experiences, including a memoir that was published in 2010. Applefield is also a sought-after speaker and has given talks at universities and other institutions around the world. She is based in Los Angeles.