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Loading... Henry: A Polish Swimmer's True Story of Friendship from Auschwitz to Americaby Katrina Shawver
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. Having read my Polish grandmother's translated diaries from her time in Poland during WWII I found this both difficult because of the emotions it evoked, and fascinating to see how he managed to survive. WWII accounts are important to the history of the world and should be read by all. ( ) Henry – A Polish Swimmer’s True Story of Friendship from Auschwitz to America by Katrina Shawver is a biography on a Polish national who survived the horrors of concentration camps and World War II. Ms. Shawver is a journalist and a public speaker who happened to live near Mr. Zguda. This is one of those books I take pleasure in reading. The book combines personal experiences of the subject, the author, and a bit of history to create a fascinating narrative. Mr. Zguda was considered a threat by the regime, he was not Jewish but was considered a political threat. An athlete with good connections, he managed to survive three years in Auschwitz and Buchenwald. Mr. Zguda tells his story as if it was nothing remarkable, with dark humor and a positive attitude. The book includes original documents and photographs, many of which Mr. Zguda had in his possession not knowing their historical value. At the end, Mr. Zguda points out the good years have been much more that the bad years, and that is what he wants to get across. A lesson we should all take to heart. This is not a polished books, as the author mentioned. She tried to get across the story as told to her by Henry Zguda, including his personality. I believe she succeeded, as I felt as if I knew Mr. Zguda by the end of the book even though I never met him. For more reviews and bookish posts please visit: http://www.ManOfLaBook.com
“The treasure trove of documents and images, from vintage photos from the Buchenwald Memorial to Henry's letters (some 70 original photos and rare German documents) is just one thing that sets Henry apart from any other survivor's story, making it a top 'must have' acquisition for any collection strong in Holocaust survival accounts.” This is a much-needed addition to your library.
A top "must-have" for any reader of Holocaust and World War II survival accounts. This incredible true story is both a witness to the Holocaust through Polish eyes and the story of how Henry Zguda, a Polish Catholic swimmer, survives Nazi concentration camps Auschwitz and Buchenwald. At times humorous, always gut-honest, this account fills a huge gap in historical accounts of Poles during World War II. Winner of 2018 Arizona Authors Association Literary Contest - First Place for Published Nonfiction, 2018 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award - Silver for Biography, and other recognitions. No library descriptions found.
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