By My Mothers Hand, Henry Melnick
By My Mothers Hand, Henry Melnick
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By My Mother's Hand
As Told by Survivor Henry Melnick

Author: Henry Melnick, Limore Zisckind, Michael Melnick

Narrator: Michael Melnick, Limore Zisckind

Unabridged: 2 hr 45 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/01/2022


Synopsis

Holocaust survivor Henry Melnick was born in Lodz, Poland. Shortly after the Nazis occupied Poland in 1939, he was sent to perform slave labour in the Nowy Sącz, Tarnów, and Szebnie ghettos and work camps. He was then transferred to Auschwitz-Birkenau, Buna, Dora-Mittelbau and Bergen-Belsen concentration camps.When his parents were murdered in the Nazi death camp of Belżec, he became the sole survivor of his entire family. After liberation, Henry volunteered for the Israeli Army and fought for Israel’s independence. He came to Canada in 1965 with his wife Hela and their two children.His story is one of strength and courage. His survival is nothing short of a miracle.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Gill's

This book was written honestly. It does not give an overview of what happened to the Jews, it gives a personal account that does not try to be anything other than the truth. I applaud Henry Melnick's in sharing his unimaginable experiences. It is a story that must be retold countless times to show t......more

Goodreads review by Patti

A true story. An account of a mans journey. No one should mark it anything less than 4 stars. It is lacking nothing. If you are looking for more than a personal account you are looking in the wrong place. He writes honestly about what he went through. How he got where he is now. And what he lost.......more

Exceptional read There are many books about events, but not many writers who have the ability to describe in detail how these events touched their lives and the lives of their families and friends. A truly exceptional story.......more

Goodreads review by Joyce

A must read for everyone. We should never forget the Holocaust and those who suffered and died.......more

Goodreads review by Tricia

Fantastic book about a boy surviving the holocaust because of his mother's one action.......more