5/5
I have a new friend, his name is Eddie Jaku.
This was a very inspirational read. It is a few hours of reading but so much of is about the positive in his life. It's not a graphic book. Eddie recounts events in his life before during and after the Holocaust. The positive view of his life, is truly amazing. He teaches the value of family, friends, and the importance of being happy. Counting your blessings.
I have read reviews about how this book is not realistic or a new view of a historical event. Well, maybe they did not understand the message of the book. This man lives through many horrors that I can not imagine and instead of being bitter and full of hate he decides to live and be the happiest man on earth. I am sure he had his bad moments and pain from his loss. He spends that pain into educating people of the horrors. These are the stories that need to be told. They need to be remembered.
Definitely a favorite read.
Update:
I wanted to learn more, and looked for his video that was listed in the book. The one he mentions is not CC so I was unable to see that one, but did see a different one. It was very similar to the book. As I was searching, I found out sadly he has passed away at the age of 101. He passed on October 12, 2021. RIP my friend.
"People die. Menschen sterben
Flowers wilt. Blumen welken
Iron and steel break. Eisen und stahl bricht
But not our friendship". Aber unsere frundshaft nicht
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