HENRY

A Polish Swimmer's True Story of Friendship from Auschwitz to America

Nonfiction, History, Jewish, Holocaust, Germany, Biography & Memoir, Historical
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Author: Katrina Shawver ISBN: 9781633935211
Publisher: Koehler Books Publication: November 1, 2017
Imprint: Koehler Books Language: English
Author: Katrina Shawver
ISBN: 9781633935211
Publisher: Koehler Books
Publication: November 1, 2017
Imprint: Koehler Books
Language: English

This incredible true story is both a witness to the Holocaust through Polish eyes and the story of how Henry Zguda, a Polish (Catholic) competitive swimmer, survives Auschwitz and Buchenwald concentration camps by his wits, humor, luck, and friends. At times humorous, always gut-honest, this account fills a huge gap in historical accounts of Poles during World War II. Katrina Shawver met Henry in 2002 when she wrote for the Arizona Republic, and after one meeting offered to write his story. They soon became close friends and friendship remains a theme throughout. Relevant history is woven into the account, resulting in a unique perspective of both Jewish and Polish suffering in Nazi-occupied Poland. Henry’s story is backed by authentic documents and photos reprinted throughout the book, combined with meticulous research that includes trip to Poland and Germany in 2013. 

Read why so many people are calling this a “must read” and “an important addition to Holocaust literature."

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This incredible true story is both a witness to the Holocaust through Polish eyes and the story of how Henry Zguda, a Polish (Catholic) competitive swimmer, survives Auschwitz and Buchenwald concentration camps by his wits, humor, luck, and friends. At times humorous, always gut-honest, this account fills a huge gap in historical accounts of Poles during World War II. Katrina Shawver met Henry in 2002 when she wrote for the Arizona Republic, and after one meeting offered to write his story. They soon became close friends and friendship remains a theme throughout. Relevant history is woven into the account, resulting in a unique perspective of both Jewish and Polish suffering in Nazi-occupied Poland. Henry’s story is backed by authentic documents and photos reprinted throughout the book, combined with meticulous research that includes trip to Poland and Germany in 2013. 

Read why so many people are calling this a “must read” and “an important addition to Holocaust literature."

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