The Triumph of Wounded Souls: Seven Holocaust Survivors' Lives

by Bernice Lerner

Book Overview

The Triumph of Wounded Souls vividly recounts the stories of seven Holocaust survivors who overcame many obstacles to earn advanced degrees and become college and university professors. As Jews trapped in Nazi-occupied Europe from 1939 to 1945, these remarkable individuals witnessed and endured terror and torture. After the war they pursued academic subjects that increased their understanding of the world and gave them a sense of purpose. Their...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 026803365X
• ISBN13: 9780268033651
• Release Date: March 2004
• Publisher: University of Notre Dame Press
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

A literary triumph

This book presents an inspiring look at the success of seven holocaust survivors, against overwhelming odds. Although many holocaust books have been written, this book presents a different, timely and necessary slant. Well researched, annotated and written. A book definitely worth reading!