The Sum of Three: Rutka, Jadzia, Rita

The Sum of Three: Rutka, Jadzia, Rita is Rita Ross’ personal account of her experiences in hiding during the Holocaust before forging a new life in Australia. The book is divided into three sections, represented by the three different stages in Rita’s life. The first section deals with life in pre-war Poland and the desperate hunt to find hiding places for the family once the war began. The middle section portrays Rita’s life in hiding. The last and major section describes Rita’s experiences in Australia. The book features approximately 160 photographs, as well as numerous documents and family portraits.