The Fighter of Auschwitz
the incredible true story of leen sanders who boxed to help others survive
$24.28
- Paperback
336 pages
- Release Date
8 July 2024
Summary
A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
‘He had the dream again last night… He taps the gloves of his unbeaten Polish opponent. There are rumours that the loser will be sent to the gas chamber.’
In 1943, the Dutch champion boxer, Leen Sanders, was sent to Auschwitz. His wife and children were put to death while he was sent ‘to the left’ with the others who were fit enough for labour. Recognised by an SS officer, he was earmarked for a ‘privileged’ post in the kitchens in ex…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781788404303 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1788404300 |
| Author: | Erik Brouwer |
| Publisher: | Octopus Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Cassell |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 8 July 2024 |
| Weight: | 240g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 126mm x 32mm |
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About The Author
Erik Brouwer
Erik Brouwer is a Dutch sports journalist and the author of eight historical non-fiction titles on topics as diverse as Argentine football and the actress Jetta Goudal. Spartacus, his book about Jewish Olympic athletes at the start of the Second World War, won the Nico Scheepmaker award for sports books in 2009.
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