Witness

By mendel tessler

Book Overview

He was told that the only way out of Auschwitz-Birkenau was through the chimney, but young Mendel Tessler refused to give up hope. Only fourteen years old and separated from his entire family, his one wish was to be able to die with dignity. With courage and determination, Mendel managed not only to survive but also, triumphantly, to rebuild. This authentic and informative memoir of an innocent Orthodox Jewish teenager during the Holocaust includes a warm and intimate look at life in a shtetl in Romania, a gripping eyewitness account of the inhumane horrors in the concentration camps, and a glimpse of life in America, the Golden Land, after WWII. Told in a direct and frank manner with a matter-of-fact dignity, it is unparalleled in its excruciating honesty and its riveting insight. Mendel Tessler's story is one of unshakeable faith, courage, and optimism against all odds, and leaves its readers with the ultimate legacy of hope and inspiration.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1548503592
• ISBN13: 9781548503598
• Release Date: August 2017
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"