The Happiest Man on Earth: The Beautiful Life of an Auschwitz Survivor by Eddie Jaku (Paperback, 2022)
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Jaku firmly believed that life can be beautiful if one chooses to make it so.Born in Germany, Jaku always considered himself a German first and a Jew second. However, everything changed in November 1938, during the infamous Kristallnacht.
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'Eddie looked evil in the eye and met it with joy and kindness . . . [his] philosophy is life-affirming' - Daily Express Holocaust survivor Eddie Jaku made a vow to smile every day and now believes he is the 'happiest man on earth'. In his inspirational memoir, he pays tribute to those who were lost by telling his story and sharing his wisdom. Life can be beautiful if you make it beautiful. It is up to you. Eddie Jaku always considered himself a German first, a Jew second. He was proud of his country. But all of that changed in November 1938, when he was beaten, arrested and taken to a concentration camp. Over the next seven years, Eddie faced unimaginable horrors every day, first in Buchenwald, then in Auschwitz, then on a Nazi death march. He lost family, friends, his country. Published following Eddie's one hundred and first birthday, The Happiest Man on Earth is a powerful, heartbreaking and ultimately hopeful memoir of how happiness can be found even in the darkest of times. 'Australia's answer to Captain Tom . . . a memoir that extols the power of hope, love and mutual support' - The TimesProduct Identifiers
PublisherPan Macmillan
ISBN-139781529066364
eBay Product ID (ePID)22050556173
Product Key Features
Number of Pages208 Pages
Publication NameThe Happiest Man on Earth: the Beautiful Life of an Auschwitz Survivor
LanguageEnglish
SubjectHistory
Publication Year2022
TypeTextbook
AuthorEddie Jaku
Subject AreaBiographies & True Stories
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height197 mm
Item Width130 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorEddie Jaku
TopicMemorials
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- 09 Dec, 2023
An Amazing Story of Overcoming and Making A New Life
i picked up this book shortly after it was delivered, I have in the past read many stories about the treatment of Jewish people, some of it was very graphic reading, and quite horrifying what the human race can do. Indeed this book shows, exactly how people who you once thought of as friends and neighbours, can be intimidated and turn against you. The author thought of himself as German firstly and his Jewish roots came second. It certainly makes you realise the extent of the atrocities and the level that human beings can descend too and become immune to the consequences of their actions. It always has a positive note to it, despite the unimaginable horrors of his time in the camps, there is always so much self belief and the amazing where wit all too overcome it. It undoubtedly will be among the last of the books by Holocaust Survivors. I hope and pray that this book and others like it will continue to be read, so that these atrocities never happen again, but looking at current history, I have my doubts. I am not Jewish, but have great respect for them, my wedding suit was made by Jewish Tailors, who were the pinnacle of Customer Service. I wholeheartedly commend this book.!!!!!!! IVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 23 Jan, 2025
Really detailed story of life in the Naz...
Really detailed story of life in the Nazi camps. So sad but a reminder of how cruel human beings can be with one another. Recommend this book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 30 Jul, 2023
Brilliant
Very compelling, inspiring book 📖 A must read as it teaches you so much about how to be more grateful 🥲 and more positive a lot more in your own life, after this incredible man survived the sheer hell on earth 🌍 that was Auschwitz. Definitely recommend itVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 17 May, 2024
Compelling story
Such an interesting book , I read it in two days and didn’t want to put it down
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 21 Feb, 2025
Fascinating reading ,how a man could endure such sadness .
Good reading ,Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 27 Dec, 2024
Get Inspred by true Human Spirit
What an inspirational storyVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 27 Feb, 2022
Must read
Especially in these current timesVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 18 Dec, 2024
Good
GoidVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
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