What motivations help Alicia survive?

From the beginning of the war, young Alicia was constantly struggling to survive. There were so many obstacles beyond the raging war and work and prison camps. Some starved to death or died from eating tainted food or water. Even when safe from the threat of death, the fear of being found was overwhelmingly powerful. Alicia risked her life not only for her own survival but also for that of others. Many risked their lives to protect her, provide her with food or a job. It was a scary time to be alive, with death being a constant worry. Despite the deaths of her family, Alicia continued on, surviving and overcoming the odds to live her life.