This beautifully braided story...reveals the best and worst of humanity. A magnificent work of narrative nonfiction, true to the past and essential for the present.
Two journeys. One unforgettable meeting. A teenage Auschwitz survivor and a weary company of American tankers cross paths in the woods of WWII Europe.
Praised by New York Times bestselling author Mitchell Zuckoff, this true story of survival, faith, and brotherhood is perfect for a foggy Maine morning.
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“This beautifully braided story…reveals the best and worst of humanity. A magnificent work of narrative nonfiction, true to the past and essential for the present.”
— Mitchell Zuckoff, New York Times bestselling author of Lost in Shangri-La and 13 Hours
An epic true story of the triumph of good over evil. It is the kind of book that stays with you long after the last page.
This powerful new release follows two parallel journeys through World War II. One belongs to Company D. The other belongs to Eddie Willner, the author’s own father.
At sixteen, Eddie was among the millions of European Jews rounded up by Hitler’s Nazis. Forced into slave labor alongside his father and his best friend, Mike, he spent three years surviving the death camps, including Auschwitz.
Meanwhile, across the ocean, American boys only a few years older were trading farms, factories, and coal mines for army uniforms. A company of 3rd Armored Division tankers, led by 23-year-old Elmer Hovland, grew battle-hardened and weary. They kept asking whether the war was worth it.
They got their answer when two emaciated boys stepped out of the woods with their tattooed arms raised.
Inside, you’ll find:
This is a testament to survival against all odds and to the bonds forged in wartime. It’s a must-read for fans of Unbroken, The Boys in the Boat, and The Splendid and the Vile.
It’s perfect for a slow read on a foggy Maine morning, and it’s one you’ll want to pass along to someone you love. Come browse the shelves and linger a while. We’d love to talk about this one with you.
This beautifully braided story...reveals the best and worst of humanity. A magnificent work of narrative nonfiction, true to the past and essential for the present.
| Weight | 0.76 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 5.50 × 0.78 × 8.25 in |
| Book Author | Willner, Nina |
| Fiction Type | |
| Subject | Biographies & Memoirs, History, Leaders & Notable People, Military, Survival, United States, World War Ii |
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