“Knowing is not enough, you have to apply. Wanting is not enough, you have to do." (Johann von Goethe) “The Endless Steppe” by Esther Hautzig is a novel about a family's determination to survive. The novel tells how determination, the human ability to adopt and happiness can keep a family together and help it survive despite all odds. Additionally, “The Endless Steppe” tells the stories of Reisa, Ryia and Esther about how they overcame these trials and survived in Siberia in their own way. The theme of this book is the human ability to adapt and find happiness in the world's most difficult circumstances. Each character in the novel demonstrates this in their own way. For example, their family is randomly taken away from their home and forced to work, but they still remain a close-knit family. Furthermore, they manage to stay together even after being separated for one of them. These show how even in the darkest moments they manage to find a glimmer of hope and continued to move forward. The first person who illustrated the theme of the book was Esther's grandmother, Reisa. Reisa has demonstrated this by always maintaining her pride and dignity even in the most difficult moments, which has helped her and her family move forward. For example, even when they were forced to live in these camps, she always tried to look her best. She always wore a silk dress and did her cuticles. Furthermore, he also illustrates the theme by taking care of his families even in the most difficult times, keeping them together and lifting their morale. For example, when Esther lost the rubble that her mother had given her, she said: “She is only twelve years old, she helps keep the house like an old lady, she studies like a Talmud scholar, she carries bricks back and forth. No. Enough is already enough. Esther, there is nothing else you can do that I will let you do. Doing well in school, that's all I ask. As things stand, you'll need every drop of education you can get. For the rest, leave the rubles to me. This is how Reisa illustrated the theme of the book by maintaining her appearance and taking care of her family. The second person who illustrated the theme of the book was Raya, Esther's mother. Raya has proven this by always maintaining a positive attitude, which lifts the spirits around her.