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This new hardcover edition of Odd Nansen's diary, the first in over sixtyfive years, contains extensive annotations and other material not found in any other hardcover or paperback versions.Nansen, a Norwegian, was arrested in 1942 by the Nazis, and spent the remainder of World War II in concentration campsGrini in Oslo, Veidal above the Arctic Circle, and Sachsenhausen in Germany. For three and a half years, Nansen kept a secret diary on tissuepaperthin pages later smuggled out by various means, including inside the prisoners' hollowedout breadboards.Unlike writers of retrospective Holocaust memoirs, Nansen recorded the mundane and horrific details of camp life as they happened, 'from day to day.' With an unsparing eye, Nansen described the casual brutality and random terror that was the fate of a camp prisoner. His entries reveal his constantly frustrated hopes for an early end to the war, his longing for his wife and children, his horror at the especially barbaric treatment reserved for Jews, and his disgust at the antiSemitism of some of his fellow Norwegians. Nansen often confronted his German jailors with unusual outspokenness and sometimes with a sense of humor and absurdity that was not appreciated by his captors.After the Putnam's edition received rave reviews in 1949, the book fell into obscurity. In 1956, in response to a poll about the 'most undeservedly neglected' book of the preceding quartercentury, Carl Sandburg singled out From Day to Day, calling it 'an epic narrative,' which took 'its place among the great affirmations of the power of the human spirit to rise above terror, torture, and death.' Indeed, Nansen witnessed all the horrors of the camps, yet still saw hope for the future. He sought reconciliation with the German people, even donating the proceeds of the German edition of his book to German refugee relief work. Nansen was following in the footsteps of his father, Fridtjof, an Arctic explorer and humanitarian who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1922 for his work on behalf of World War I refugees. (Fridtjof also created the 'Nansen passport' for stateless persons.)Forty sketches of camp life and death by Nansen, an architect and talented draftsman, provide a sense of immediacy and acute observation matched by the diary entries. The preface is written by Thomas Buergenthal, who was 'Tommy,' the tenyearold survivor of the Auschwitz Death March, whom Nansen met at Sachsenhausen and saved using his extra food rations. Buergenthal, author of A Lucky Child, formerly served as a judge on the International Court of Justice at The Hague and is a recipient of the 2015 Elie Wiesel Award from the US Holocaust Memorial Museum.
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- Q: What is the main content of 'From Day to Day'? A: 'From Day to Day' is a diary written by Odd Nansen during his time in Nazi concentration camps. It details his experiences, observations, and reflections on camp life, including both mundane and horrific events.
- Q: Is this edition of the book annotated? A: Yes, this hardcover edition includes extensive annotations and additional material not found in previous versions, enhancing the reader's understanding of the context and significance of Nansen's experiences.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 624 pages, providing a comprehensive account of Nansen's experiences during World War II.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover, which offers durability and a more premium feel compared to paperback editions.
- Q: When was 'From Day to Day' published? A: This edition was published on April 25, 2016.
- Q: Who is the author of 'From Day to Day'? A: The author of the book is Odd Nansen, a Norwegian architect and humanitarian who documented his experiences in concentration camps during World War II.
- Q: What themes are explored in Nansen's diary? A: Nansen's diary explores themes of survival, hope, human resilience, and the brutality of life in concentration camps, as well as reflections on anti-Semitism and the impact of war.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: Yes, 'From Day to Day' features forty sketches by Odd Nansen that depict camp life and death, adding a visual dimension to his written observations.
- Q: Is there a preface in this edition? A: Yes, the preface is written by Thomas Buergenthal, a Holocaust survivor and former judge at the International Court of Justice, who shares insights relevant to Nansen's narrative.
- Q: What can readers learn from Nansen's experiences? A: Readers can gain a deeper understanding of the historical context of World War II, the human capacity for resilience in the face of adversity, and the importance of remembering and reflecting on the past.