THE TEACHER OF AUSCHWITZ: A NOVEL ABOUT THE HEROIC FREDY HIRSCH (Audio)
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Watch this episode with Wendy Holden, the author of 'The Teacher of Aushwitz' a stirring, sad, hopeful novel about a 28 year old gay Jewish inmate of Auschwitz who started up a children's barrick in the concentration camp to teach the children how to deal with the barbarism of their environment, and learn studies and creativity. Fredy was able to open the school through courageous negotiations with the SS, including Joseph Mengele. Wendy, a former war correspondent, is a magnificent author (of over 40 books) and guest. I enjoyed my time with her so much, her stories, her insights and her unparalleled positivity about human nature. Wendy is highly inspiring.
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