The Happiest Man on Earth, 9781760980085
Hardcover
Lost everything, survived hell, and found happiness. Unbelievable, inspiring.
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The Happiest Man on Earth

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  • Hardcover

    208 pages

  • Release Date

    27 July 2020

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Summary

The Happiest Man on Earth: A Memoir of Hope and Resilience

Eddie Jaku, a proud German Jew, saw his world shattered in November 1938. Beaten, arrested, and imprisoned, he was thrust into the unimaginable horrors of concentration camps, enduring seven years of torment in Buchenwald, Auschwitz, and a Nazi death march. He lost everything: family, friends, and his beloved country.

Against all odds, Eddie survived. He made a vow to smile every day, to honor the memory of those los…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781760980085
ISBN-10:1760980080
Author:Eddie Jaku
Publisher:Pan Macmillan Australia
Imprint:Macmillan Australia
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:208
Release Date:27 July 2020
Weight:343g
Dimensions:216mm x 144mm x 22mm
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 74 years. They have two sons, grandchildren and great grandchildren. In 2020 Eddie celebrates his 100th birthday.

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