As German Jews in the 1930s, Posner and his family were subject to escalating persecution by the Nazi party. Louis Posner was left to fend for himself at the age of fourteen. He managed to evade the Gestapo in Brussels until he received an invitation to join a work camp. What follows is his hazardous life as an Auschwitz prisoner until his liberation in 1945., at age 19. This is a powerful story of one survivor's harrowing tale.
I had the priveledge of hearing Louis Posner speak last year. Not only was he incredibly inspirational, but he was full of life. It was an honor to meet him. Listening to his story changed my life. If anybody is thinking about buying this book, don't hesitate. It's worth every penny, plus more. I guarantee you won't be disappointed.
Mr. Posner speaks
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Last year I had the wonderful opportunity to hear Mr. Poser speak. For over an hour I was held spellbound by his enthusiasm, knowledge and ability to encapsulate a period of time in our history that was so devastating to so many people. He has accomplished the same with his book. Writing about his own personal experiences and weaving in historical facts adds a dimension and flavor to that period of time that you can genuinely feel. History and non-history buffs alike will find this book enlightening and thought provoking.
Through A Boy's Eyes
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I have listened to the author give lectures so I was interested in the book version where he adds details and am very pleased with the result. The content is neither depressive nor heroic. It has a balance as seen from the perspective of an adolescent, alone and hunted by the Gestapo, who has courage and will to survive Auschwitz for two years. I highly recommend it for high school libraries.
Through a Boy's Eyes
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I realy enjoyed this book. It was delightful to see how the indomitable human spirit can survive. This book is a true inspiration.
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