Leosia | POEM

The transcript recounts the stories of Michael and his cousin Leosia during World War II. Michael was sent east by his parents to escape the Nazis and later ended up in a Russian camp. Leosia, on the other hand, pretended to be Christian and hid diamonds in her shoes, which she believed would save her if needed. After the war, she discovered the diamonds were actually glass, a secret kept by her grandmother. These stories highlight the resilience and survival tactics during the war.

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