The Happiest Man on Earth: Illustrated Edition, 9781760986483
Hardcover
Holocaust survivor’s story: From darkness to light, find happiness.

The Happiest Man on Earth: Illustrated Edition

$45.39

  • Hardcover

    224 pages

  • Release Date

    8 November 2021

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Summary

Life can be beautiful if you make it beautiful. It is up to you. During the Holocaust, Eddie Jaku faced unimaginable horrors every day, first in Buchenwald, then in Auschwitz, then on a Nazi death march. He lost family, friends, his country.

Because he survived, Eddie made the vow to smile every day. He pays tribute to those who were lost by telling his story, sharing his wisdom and living his best life. He now believes he is the ‘happiest man on Earth’.

Shortly after his 100t…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781760986483
ISBN-10:1760986488
Author:Eddie Jaku
Publisher:Pan Macmillan Australia
Imprint:Macmillan Australia
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:224
Release Date:8 November 2021
Weight:880g
Dimensions:26mm x 382mm x 299mm
About The Author

Eddie Jaku

Eddie Jaku OAM, was born Abraham Jakubowicz in Germany in 1920. In World War 2, Eddie was imprisoned in Buchenwald and Auschwitz concentration camps. In 1945, he was sent on a death march but escaped. Finally, he was rescued by Allied soldiers. In 1950 he moved with family to Australia where he has lived since. Eddie has volunteered at the Sydney Jewish Museum since its inception in 1992. Eddie has been married to Flore for 75 years. They have two sons, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In April 2021 Eddie celebrated his 101st birthday.

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