The Upstander, Jori Epstein
The Upstander, Jori Epstein
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The Upstander
How Surviving the Holocaust Sparked Max Glauben's Mission to Dismantle Hate

Author: Jori Epstein, Michael Berenbaum

Narrator: Jori Epstein

Unabridged: 6 hr

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/15/2022


Synopsis

The stench of decay pierced the air aboard the boxcar of trapped Jews. "Why me?" fifteen-year-old Max asked himself, as a convoy rumbled from the Warsaw Ghetto to Majdanek death camp in May 1943.

The Nazis had destroyed the Glauben family's business, upended their rights, and ultimately decimated their neighborhood. The deluge of questions would only intensify after the Nazis murdered Max's mother, father, and brother. Max channeled grit and determination to outlast six horrific concentration camps in his quest to survive.

This memoir explores Max's mischievous childhood and teen years as a go-to ghetto smuggler. Max journeys from displaced person to American immigrant and Korean veteran. He reveals how he ached as he dared to court love and rear children. For decades, he bottled up his trauma. Then he realized: He could transform his pain into purpose.

Infused with raw emotion and vivid detail, historical records and Max's poignant voice, this memoir relays the true story of the dehumanization Max endured. It also relays Max's powerful lifetime commitment to actively thwarting hate and galvanizing resilience. Max insists you, too, can transform your adversity into your greatest strength.

About Jori Epstein

As a journalist for USA Today, Jori Epstein reports features, investigations, and news-primarily on the Dallas Cowboys and NFL. Previously, she worked for the Dallas Morning News and Sports Illustrated. Jori holds journalism and Plan II Honors degrees from the University of Texas.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Allyson on April 22, 2021

I have read a good amount of Holocaust biographies. But this one hit close to home. I grew up with Max’s granddaughter, our parents spent a lot of time together when we were growing up. Reading the story of someone I know, a s whose family I know, was so tough. But Jori did such a wonderful job maki......more

Goodreads review by Pam on November 30, 2021

The Upstander: How Surviving the Holocaust Sparked Max Glauben’s Mission to Dismantle Hate was written by Jori Epstein with a Forward by Michael Berenbaum. This biography/memoir is one of the better ones I have read lately and it is written is such a way that it is almost impossible to put down. I h......more

Goodreads review by May L. Sebel on April 24, 2021

Capturing a Soul Jodi Epstein has captured the very soul of Max Glauben. This wonderful man stands as a reminder to all that hate never wins. I feel as if I know Max personally after reading this book.......more

Goodreads review by James on July 06, 2021

I'm just an unabashed Max fan. I'm honored to have met him. He's a treasure and his story is remarkable.......more

Goodreads review by Ash on May 28, 2021

Amazing read Book was a deeply personal and profound history of Max’s experience in the Holocaust. He provides important information to which we all need to bear witness.......more