Jewish ghetto established in Budapest. Description of living conditions in the ghetto, Horthy's resignation and the further restriction of Jewish life. Meets uncle who appears to be an official in the Judenrat . She is assigned to woman who accompanies her to a convent in Buda where she joins adults who are being sheltered. Descriptions of life in convent under constant bombing by Allied aircraft.
Group moves to air-raid shelter where conditions are more severe.
She remains there for three months. At the end of the war, she is taken to view the destruction of the city. In spring of 1945, she is informed that a cousin has come looking for her. Records dream of winter 1944. Lives with aunt and cousins.