A Boy's Story A Man's Memory Surviving The Holocaust 1933-1945

by Oskar Knoblauch, Holly North (Editor), Robert Sutz (Illustrator)

Overview

In this stirring and remarkable true account, Oskar Knoblauch (born in 1925 in Leipzig, Germany) reflects on his childhood and youth while growing up in his native Germany. Thrust into the dark years of Nazi Germany's hatred and brutality of Jews, Oskar writes of his family's struggle to survive the Holocaust of World War II (1933-1945). Character rich, emotionally gripping, and historically relevant, Oskar tells the chilling and poignant details of those years. During this time, as Oskar moves from boyhood to manhood, he never loses hope and faith not only in himself, but in the unlikely people who would make the ultimate difference in this "life or death" time of his life.

PRAISE FOR... A Boy's Story A Man's Memory

Oskar�s compelling story of survival, respect, and freedom is one that teaches young and old that the freedoms we have are to be treasured and respected. Oskar�s life story is one that reminds all of us that our life here on Earth is very precious. The invaluable message that my students and myself have all taken away from his horrific experience as documented in his book is that courage, tolerance, respect, and love will make us better human beings, and will teach us the life lesson that we should never take anything or anyone for granted.�
Debbie Cluff Language Arts Teacher at Hillcrest Middle School

�A Boy�s Story�A Man�s Memory gives a different perspective on the horrors of Nazi Germany and the Holocaust. I find his story of survival, resilience, and resourcefulness amazing!�
Michael D. Weltsch PhD Adult Education.

�I just finished your book. It was amazingly inspiring.�
Salli McCartin
Social Studies Teacher, Montessori School

�Some things in life defy words! I never cease to be amazed at the courage involved on the part of survivors and those who helped them. I think with your story, the thing that struck me is how at any moment your
future could have changed so drastically. Your life was so literally in the hands of others and your careful actions and decisions were so important. How perilous life was! Thank you for sharing those moments on paper.�
Amy Drake Social Studies Teacher, Santan Junior High

�I had the privilege of speaking with Mr. Knoblauch prior to ever reading his book. In arranging to have Oskar speak to my 8th grade students, he explained to me how it has become a particular goal of his to �share his experience with our youth in order to preserve our future.� Profound words, indeed. The moment his book, A Boy�s Story�A Man�s Memory landed in my hands, I was compelled to savor each word. Even more profound words, however, are found in Oskar�s story of hope and humanity in the face of the absolute evil and cruelty exhibited and so viciously enacted in the Holocaust. Oskar�s message woven throughout his book�one of beauty in the face of terror; hope in the face of loss; humanity in the face of depravity�is one that every single reader of any age can learn from and cherish. Oskar�thank you for sharing your story with me, and also with my students. Yours is a story none of us will ever forget.�
Lindsay Taylor 8th Grade English Teacher, Summit Academy

�Your new book is a lasting tribute to history. Thank you for sharing your story and your heart with us.�
Mary Harthun Staff Development Specialist and Educator

�In reading your story, it seemed you were blessed during those horrible times. The most beautiful thing is you did not allow bitterness to destroy you. You are an inspiration to my family and me and I am sure many others. Life has not been easy for you but it is evident you value every day as we all should.�
Elaine Henry Business Project Specialist, SRP

�Thank you for writing your book, for sharing your story, and for allowing my daughters to one day know of the courage, strength, character, and hope that you, your family, and millions of others possessed almost 70 years ago and continue to possess even now.�
Marisa B. Cox Business Professional, Mother, and Community Volunteer

�We all finished your WONDERFUL book. You did super!
Carol Walker Educational Enrichment Award recipient for Excellence in Education

�The Holocaust casts a long dark shadow that must never be forgotten� it is wrought with stories of people, such as yourself, whose courage and will to survive give us all encouragement and perspective in our lives.
�Richard L. Chelpka District Orchestra Specialist, Mesa Public Schools

Product Details

BN ID:	2940014068437
Publisher:	PL Products LLC
Publication date:	07/10/2010
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	820,631
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

My name is Oskar Knoblauch. I was born November 27, 1925 in Leipzig, Germany. Along with my brother Siegmund, sister Ilse, and my wonderful parents Leopold and Ruzia, I had a fulfilling and quite memorable childhood. In 1933, at the age of eight, this perfect time of my life was shattered by the on-set of Nazism.

As the situation in Germany deteriorated it became necessary for my family to move to Krakow, Poland in 1936. We had hoped this move would return us to a normal life, but it was not to be. The outbreak of World War II, on September 1,1939, and the invasion of Poland, would mark the beginning of a dark and troubling time for my family and millions of other Jews. The next six years would become one of the most horrific eras of human history, with the death of over six million Jews and countless other innocent people! After the war, in 1945, I ended up in a DP (displaced person's) camp, in Feldafing, Germany. With the generosity of a Canadian family I was able to get sponsorship to enter Canada. After a seven day ocean voyage, on June 11, 1949 I arrived in Halifax, Canada. I was soon to meet the love of my life, Lila, and be married in Toronto in 1951. After starting our family in Canada, we decided to move to the United States of America in 1953. There, we raised three children and began living a wonderful life in this truly great country. After living in many beautiful states of the U.S., I retired in Phoenix, Arizona in 1995. With much encouragement from my family I began writing a journal of my Holocaust experience. Finally in 2007 my journal evolved into a book, "A Boy's Story - A Man's Memory Surviving the Holocaust 1933-1945", which would be published in 2010.

Now, at the age of 86, I am honored to be asked to come into classrooms and auditoriums to speak to students of all ages about my book and details of the Holocaust.