One of 427 boys eventually rescued from Buchenwald, a brutal Nazi concentration camp, this is the true story of Romek Wajsman. Tortured and forced into slave labor, Romek was a survivor amongst thousands who died there during the war. Romek survived, but how could he and the others overcome so much anger and pain and truly live again? You’ll laugh and cry as you follow Romek’s life before, during, and after the war, understanding this slice of history like never before. Whether studying World War 2 or looking for excellent historical nonfiction, this story will leave you inspired!
Boy From Buchenwald
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024395
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9781547606009
Grade 8-12
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- One holocaust survivor’s true story!
- Inspirational nonfiction for older students and adults
- Perfect for World War 2 study
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It was 1945 and Romek Wajsman had just been liberated from Buchenwald, a brutal concentration camp where more than 60,000 people were killed. He was starving, tortured, and had no idea where his family was-let alone if they were alive. Along with 472 other boys, including Elie Wiesel, these teens were dubbed “The Buchenwald Boys.” They were angry at the world for their abuse, and turned to violence: stealing, fighting, and struggling for power. Everything changed for Romek and the other boys when Albert Einstein and Rabbi Herschel Schacter brought them to a home for rehabilitation
Romek Wajsman, now Robbie Waisman, humanitarian and Canadian governor general award recipient, shares his remarkable story of transforming pain into resiliency and overcoming incredible loss to find incredible joy.
Romek Wajsman, now Robbie Waisman, humanitarian and Canadian governor general award recipient, shares his remarkable story of transforming pain into resiliency and overcoming incredible loss to find incredible joy.
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| Product Format: | Hardcover |
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| Grades: | 8-12 |
| Brand: | Bloomsbury |
| ISBN: | 9781547606009 |
| Length in Inches: | 8.6875 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.875 |
| Height in Inches: | 1.125 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.85 |
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