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The Happiest Man on Earth
- The Beautiful Life of an Auschwitz Survivor
- Narrated by: Jacek Koman
- Length: 4 hrs and 40 mins
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Summary
Holocaust survivor Eddie Jaku made a vow to smile every day and now believes he is the ‘happiest man on earth’. In his inspirational memoir, he pays tribute to those who were lost by telling his story and sharing his wisdom.
Life can be beautiful if you make it beautiful. It is up to you.
Eddie Jaku always considered himself a German first, a Jew second. He was proud of his country. But all of that changed in November 1938, when he was beaten, arrested and taken to a concentration camp.
Over the next seven years, Eddie faced unimaginable horrors every day, first in Buchenwald, then in Auschwitz, then on a Nazi death march. He lost family, friends, his country.
The Happiest Man on Earth is a powerful, heartbreaking and ultimately hopeful memoir of how happiness can be found even in the darkest of times.
Critic reviews
"Eddie looked evil in the eye and met it with joy and kindness...[his] philosophy is life-affirming." (Daily Express)
"Australia's answer to Captain Tom...a memoir that extols the power of hope, love and mutual support." (The Times)
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- Lesley S.
- 28-12-20
Enriching listen
Loved this book, despite a horrendously difficult subject it’s narration is brilliantly put across to encompass the mammoth atrocities in a way that for me made it clear and succinct without too much emotional trauma. It gave hope, light, showed kindness and friendship which made me want to embrace as a way forward particularly in difficulties. Thank you so much.
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- Mrs U
- 14-01-21
Sensitively narrated
A very moving memoir from Holocaust survivor Eddie Jaku. Although it is incredibly sad, it has an uplifting message for us all.
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- Andrew H.
- 13-10-21
Brilliant
Incredible story of one persons life, powerful, sad & thought provoking thank you Eddie for sharing this story an absolute must read.
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- Irish P
- 12-07-21
Problem solver
Wonderful book. Fair play to Eddie. I hugged my Mother twice since listening. Thank you Eddie.
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- Tina Bellamy
- 13-03-23
Wonderful story
This is a wonderful story of an amazing human and how his attitude on life made him have a successful life.
Great story, recommend listening too.
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- Mr Michael Harding
- 20-04-23
Absolutely amazing man and story
Heart breaking but at times, Heart warming with faith still in humanity., and alot of love inside him, the story is told so well, what a wonderful man! I shall be telling everyone to read or listen to his message he has. Wonderful, Thankyou ❤️
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- Anonymous User
- 01-02-23
Incredible
Nothing else really needs to be said other than, this is an absolutely incredible story.
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- Micheletwin
- 08-07-23
The most amazing book I have ever read
This book moved me in so many way. His heartfelt account of his life and his kindness
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- Sarah
- 09-09-23
Just Brilliant
Such an amazing man. What he went through and still remained positive and hopeful.
One of my favourite books
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- I Love Energy
- 03-07-21
Incredible story and narration. Superb
Truly unbelievable what one human can g up through. Excellent, a must read tale of courage, hope and love
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