Les mains du miracle (edition 1974)

by Joseph Kessel

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This amazing story of World War 2 chronicles the carrer of Dr Felix Kersten, physicain to the high-demon of the Third Reich, Heinrich Himmler. Kersten, an alternative medicine specialist, could alleviate Himmler's severe stomach pains with his hands, using massage and manipulation. In return, Kersten bargained with Himmler to order the release of innocent prisoners condemned to die. By war's end, thanks to Kersten, thousands of jews and other prisoners had eluded the fate of the concentration camp. This is a memorable account of a little-known miracle of World War 2.… (more)

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The Man With the Miraculous Hands: The Fantastic Story of Felix Kersten, Himmler's Private Doctor by Joseph Kessel

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The edition I am reviewing is the most recent one.this is a very quick read but the more I read the more implausible the story became for me. I learned a great deal about the Nazi higher ups and for me that was the most interesting part. (

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Trevor-Roper, H.R.	Foreword	secondary author	some editions	confirmed

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The Man With the Miraculous Hands: The Fantastic Story of Felix Kersten, Himmler's Private Doctor

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Les mains du miracle

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This amazing story of World War 2 chronicles the carrer of Dr Felix Kersten, physicain to the high-demon of the Third Reich, Heinrich Himmler. Kersten, an alternative medicine specialist, could alleviate Himmler's severe stomach pains with his hands, using massage and manipulation. In return, Kersten bargained with Himmler to order the release of innocent prisoners condemned to die. By war's end, thanks to Kersten, thousands of jews and other prisoners had eluded the fate of the concentration camp. This is a memorable account of a little-known miracle of World War 2.

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