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Death March Escape: The Remarkable Story Of A Man Who Twice Escaped The Nazi Holocaust
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In June 1944, The Nazis Locked Eighteenyearold Dave Hersch Into A Railroad Boxcar And Shipped Him From His Hometown Of Dej, Hungary, To Mauthausen Concentration Camp, The Harshest, Cruellest Camp In The Reich. After Ten Months In The Granite Mines Of Mauthausens Nearby Subcamp, Gusen, He Weighed Less Than 80Lbs, Nothing But Skin And Bones.Somehow Surviving The Relentless Horrors Of These Two Brutal Camps, As Allied Forces Drew Near Dave Was Forced To Join A Death March To Gunskirchen Concentration Camp, Over Thirty Miles Away. Soon After The Start Of The March, And More Dead Than Alive, Dave Summoned A Burst Of Energy He Did Not Know He Had And Escaped. Quickly Recaptured, He Managed To Avoid Being Killed By The Guards. Put On Another Death March A Few Days Later, He Achieved The Impossible: He Escaped Again.Dave Often Told His Story Of Survival And Escape, And His Son, Jack, Thought He Knew It Well. But Years After His Fathers Death, He Came Across A Photograph Of His Father On, Of All Places, The Mauthausen Memorials Website. It Was An Image He Had Never Seen Before And It Propelled Him On An Intensely Personal Journey Of Discovery.Using Only His Fathers Words For Guidance, Jack Takes Us Along As He Flies To Europe To Learn The Secrets Behind The Photograph, Secrets His Father Never Told Of His Time In The Camps. Beginning In The Verdant Hills Of His Fathers Hungarian Hometown, We Travel With Jack To The Foreboding Rock Mines Of Mauthausen And Gusen Concentration Camps, To The Dustchoked Roads And Intersections Of The Death Marches, And, Finally, To The Makeshift Hiding Places Of His Fathers Rescuers. We Accompany Jacks Every Step As He Describes The Unimaginable: What His Father Must Have Seen And Felt While Struggling To Survive In The Most Abominable Places On Earth.In A Warm And Emotionally Engaging Story, Jack Digs Deeply Into Both His Fathers Life And His Own, Revisiting And Reflecting On His Fathers Time At The Hands Of The Nazis During The Last Year Of The Second World War, When More Than Mere Survival Was At Stake The Fate Of Humanity Itself Hung In The Balance.
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- Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: The book measures six point three inches in length, one inch in width, and nine point three inches in height.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains two hundred fifty-six pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is Jack J. Hersch.
- Q: Is this book suitable for young readers? A: The book discusses intense themes related to the Holocaust, so it may not be suitable for very young readers.
- Q: What is the main theme of the book? A: The book primarily explores themes of survival and the human spirit during the Holocaust.
- Q: How should I handle this book to ensure its longevity? A: To keep the book in good condition, store it in a cool, dry place and avoid exposure to direct sunlight.
- Q: Can I clean the book if it gets dirty? A: Yes, you can gently wipe the cover with a soft, dry cloth to remove any dirt.
- Q: What should I do if the book arrives damaged? A: If the book arrives damaged, you should contact the retailer for their return and exchange policy.
- Q: Is this book a good choice for history enthusiasts? A: Yes, this book provides a detailed personal account of the Holocaust, making it an excellent choice for history enthusiasts.
- Q: Does this book contain graphic descriptions? A: Yes, the book contains graphic descriptions of the Holocaust and its impact on individuals.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: No, this book is a standalone account of Jack Hersch's father's experiences.
- Q: What type of reader would enjoy this book? A: Readers interested in personal narratives about resilience and historical events would enjoy this book.
- Q: How can I purchase this book? A: You can purchase the book through various online retailers or at local bookstores.
- Q: What happens if I lose my copy of the book? A: If you lose your copy, you can always repurchase it through a retailer.
- Q: Are there any special features in this book? A: The book includes personal photographs and insights into the author's journey of discovery about his father's past.