About My Diary My Story: The Wartime Diary and Reflections of Margareta Kowalski
One girl’s diary. One family’s love.
One enduring promise: never to forget.
In 1944, fifteen-year-old Margareta Kowalski began writing in her diary — recording the harrowing experiences of her family imprisoned in a Nazi concentration camp. Within the pages of a simple notebook, she captured her resilience and courage in the face of unimaginable darkness, offering a glimpse into daily life within camp, the unbreakable bonds of her family, and her unwavering hope for a better future.
My Diary My Story is a powerful testament to the human spirit — preserving the words of a young girl whose voice speaks across generations. Margareta’s heartfelt reflections serve as a poignant reminder of the enduring strength of love, and the promise to remember, no matter the cost.
Written and compiled by Russell Spencer-Downe, this beautifully reconstructed wartime diary honours one family’s love, loss, and unbroken will to survive — and the enduring promise: never to forget.
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Author Bio:
Russell Spencer-Downe is a researcher, historian, and writer based in Cowbridge, South Wales. His work combines detailed historical research with creative storytelling to preserve forgotten voices and capture the emotional truth behind real events.
Driven by a lifelong interest in family history and wartime narratives, he has spent years studying letters, diaries, and first-hand accounts that reveal the courage and humanity of ordinary people in extraordinary times. His writing seeks to bridge the gap between history and memory — where fact meets feeling.
My Diary My Story: The Wartime Diary and Reflections of Margareta Kowalski is the first in his “My Diary My Story” series, giving voice to the experiences of those who lived through war and loss. Through his work, Russell aims to ensure that their stories — and the lessons they hold — are never forgotten.