The Quiet Strength of Resilience

Lake Highlands United Methodist Church will host author and descendent of holocaust survivors Ron Schwarz in May.

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Ron is the son of Charles Schwarz, who lived in Nazi Germany as a boy before fleeing to France. As Nazi occupiers pushed deeper into Europe and their threat became increasingly evident, Charles fled through the treacherous mountain crossing at the French-Swiss border. Ron’s grandparents were among the 200,000 people sent to Dachau concentration camp.

Working from archival sources throughout Europe and interviews with his beloved father, Ron shares a personal glimpse into his family’s story and sheds light on the darkest days of world history.

Ron will discuss his book, “The Quiet Strength of Resilience: A Holocaust Story Spanning Four Generations,” from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 18 in LHUMC’s Great Hall, 9015 Plano Road. The event is free and open to the public, but online registration is encouraged here.

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  • Carol Toler

    Blogger CAROL TOLER and her husband, Toby, are the parents of four LHHS graduates. She has an MBA from SMU and is the proud recipient of the Exchange Club of LH's Unsung Hero Award and Councilman McGough's Blake Anderson Public Service Award. She received LHHS PTA's Extended Service Award, FMJH PTA's Charger Award and a Life Membership from the LHFC PTA. She has moderated candidate debates for Dallas Mayor, Dallas City Council and RISD Trustee races and taught seminars on garnering publicity for nonprofits. She completed training with Dallas Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation and Inside RISD, and she's a sustaining member of LH Women's League. She has served on the boards of After8 to Educate, Dallas Free Press, Healing Hands Ministries and Camp Sweeney and chaired fundraisers for multiple Dallas nonprofits. Email ctoler@advocatemag.com.