TEXAS, USA – August 22, 2026 – Author, musician, and licensed therapist Ruth E. Stitt presents When the World Was Broken: A Haunting and True Holocaust Novel, a compelling work of historical fiction inspired by actual correspondence between her American grandmother and three German Jewish cousins living in Berlin during the rise of Adolf Hitler.
Drawing from family letters preserved since the early 1990s, Stitt transforms a remarkable true story into an emotionally powerful novel that captures the fear, resilience, and heartbreak experienced by ordinary families caught in extraordinary circumstances. Through vivid characters and authentic historical detail, readers witness the relentless psychological persecution inflicted by the Nazi regime, the daunting complexities of international emigration, and the profound grief carried by survivors.
“I wrote this story because it is one among millions of Holocaust stories that must be told, so that the world doesn’t forget,” says Stitt. “Historical fiction allows readers to experience this dark chapter of history through the personal lives of characters whose struggles reflect those of countless real families.”
At the heart of the novel are Luise, Georg, and Anna, whose lives are gradually dismantled by escalating persecution. Their journey offers readers a deeply human perspective on the Holocaust while prompting reflection on courage, compassion, and moral responsibility in times of injustice.
Beyond recounting history, When the World Was Broken encourages readers to consider how they might respond when confronted with persecution, discrimination, and the moral choices that define humanity.
About the Author
Ruth E. Stitt has enjoyed distinguished careers as both a professional musician and licensed therapist. In recent years, she has focused on writing about theology, psychology, and faith, authoring Scripture Comes to Life: Reflections on Biblical Wisdom in Everyday Experience (2022) and Scripture Comes to Life in Caring for Souls: Biblical Wisdom for Counselors, Helpers, and Healers (2024). She resides in Central Texas, where she continues to write, counsel, make music, and enjoy daily walks with dogs.
For more information about Ruth E. Stitt and her books, visit https://www.scripturecomesto.life.
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