Zaidy's Band: The Untold Stories of a Jewish Band of Brothers in World War II

In Zaidy’s Band, Aron Heller chronicles his extensive journey with his grandfather Mickey Heller — his Zaidy — to uncover Mickey’s mysterious wartime past and the untold stories of his Jewish Canadian band of brothers.

Through many trips, calls, and emails to his Zaidy, Heller uncovers dozens of previously unknown stories of lost friendships, personal tragedies, acts of heroism, and emotional reunions. These men played key roles in the defining events of their time – fighting against Nazism ...