The Boy From Block 66: A WW2 Jewish Holocaust Survival True Story (Heroic Children of World War II)
£12.30
January, 1945. 14-year-old Moshe Kessler steps off the train at Buchenwald concentration camp. Having endured the horrors of Auschwitz-Birkenau, lost touch with his entire family, and survived the death march in the freezing European winter, he has seen more than his share of tragedy.
Moshe knows only one thing about Buchenwald. Everyone knows it.
If you want to survive, you have to get to Block 66.
The Germans are cruel and determined – but they are not prepared for Buchenwald’s secret resistance, which rises up with one mission only: to protect the camp’s children from harm.
This is the incredible true story of Moshe Kessler and Block 66 – the children’s block that was at the forefront of one of the most shocking and inspiring stories of Holocaust survival.
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Additional information
| Publisher | Independently published (11 Jan. 2023) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Paperback | 243 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 979-8373356022 |
| Dimensions | 13.97 x 1.55 x 21.59 cm |
by Kindle Customer
I can’t describe how I feel about this book,I couldn’t put it down ,what a terrible war it was for the Jews in Europe how they suffered but came back in force, I admire the Jewish people immensely
by Kindle Customer
Very moving account of a young boy’s tragic abrupt end to childhood. Broke my heart to think of all he suffered to survive. Everyone should read this, it’s imperative that we don’t forget and we should bear witness to the individuals who managed to survive at all costs to share their stories in honor of themselves and all those who perished. Thank you Moshe for sharing your experience.
by Love Reading
This is a harrowing story of a thirteen-year-old boy’s experience of the Holocaust. Moshe’s survival in Auschwitz and Buchenwald tears at the heart, especially as he’s separated from his mother and younger brother. This story is not as graphic as some I’ve read and I think Moshe did this on purpose. I believe his aim was to tell the human side of the Holocaust; of loss and grief and how a person can never really recover from such trauma. Since I have a grandson of Moshe’s age when he entered Auschwitz, it did make me catch my breath. He describes the courage of those in the camp who risked their own lives to save others and he also describes the disdain and cruelty of lifelong neighbours who turned on his family.
A well deserved five stars.
by Kindle Customer
Very thought provoking.It’s incredible how evil man can be to others. A real emotional roller coaster written from the heart ❤️
by Suchomimus
A very interesting and sad book. Highly recommended
by sharon jeffreys
I came across this book by chance and I’m so glad I did. Like the majority of people I have heard of the atrocities Jewish people endured during WW2, but nothing as informative as this first hand, personal account. The admiration and respect I hold for the tenacity and character of this man’s sheer determination to endure and survive at all cost is boundless. This is a must read for all.
by Geraint owen
Great book arrived on time
by EAP of B
This is a birthday gift for my brother in law who like me is interested in reading this subject. Although at times sad and horrific it is a story to be told. I had a quick scan through and might download this for myself