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A New York Times Bestseller
In this uplifting memoir in the vein of The Last Lecture and Man’s Search for Meaning, a Holocaust survivor pays tribute to those who were lost by telling his story, sharing his wisdom, and living his best possible life.
Born in Leipzig, Germany, into a Jewish family, Eddie Jaku was a teenager when his world was turned upside-down. On November 9, 1938, during the terrifying violence of Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass, Eddie was beaten by SS thugs, arrested, and sent to a concentration camp with thousands of other Jews across Germany. Every day of the next seven years of his life, Eddie faced unimaginable horrors in Buchenwald, Auschwitz, and finally on a forced death march during the Third Reich’s final days. The Nazis took everything from Eddie—his family, his friends, and his country. But they did not break his spirit.
Against unbelievable odds, Eddie found the will to survive. Overwhelming grateful, he made a promise: he would smile every day in thanks for the precious gift he was given and to honor the six million Jews murdered by Hitler. Today, at 100 years of age, despite all he suffered, Eddie calls himself the “happiest man on earth.” In his remarkable memoir, this born storyteller shares his wisdom and reflects on how he has led his best possible life, talking warmly and openly about the power of gratitude, tolerance, and kindness. Life can be beautiful if you make it beautiful. With The Happiest Man on Earth, Eddie shows us how.
Filled with his insights on friendship, family, health, ethics, love, and hatred, and the simple beliefs that have shaped him, The Happiest Man on Earth offers timeless lessons for readers of all ages, especially for young people today.
Publisher : Harper Paperbacks (August 23, 2022)
Language : English
Paperback : 208 pages
ISBN-10 : 0063097699
ISBN-13 : 978-0063097698
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.31 x 0.47 x 8 inches
Customers say
Customers find this book to be a must-read that draws them in with its writing style, and they describe it as a powerful and honest account of life. The memoir features an incredible tale of resilience, with one customer noting how positivity helped the author survive, while another mentions how it made them more grateful for their life. The book receives praise for its message of hope and kindness, with one customer highlighting how it provides an “overwhelming love.” While some customers find the content horrifying, others appreciate how it shows how to overcome hate.
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