Blatt, Thomas Toivi
From the Ashes of Sobibor: A Story of Survival (Jewish Lives)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780810113022
- author:
- Blatt, Thomas Toivi
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Northwestern University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1997
- Pages:
- 242
- Dimensions:
- 13.97 x 2.29 x 22.35 centimetres
- Genre:
- Jewish studies
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Thomas Toivi Blatt's memoir of survival is a harrowing account of his experiences in Sobibor, one of the Nazi extermination camps. In 1939, at the age of twelve, Blatt was deported to Sobibor along with his family, who had lived in the nearby town of Izbica. The six months he spent in Sobibor, during which he took part in the famous uprising and mass breakout, are vividly recounted in this book. Blatt's story is a testament to the human spirit's ability to endure even the most brutal conditions. He recounts the events leading up to his deportation, the horrors of life in Sobibor, and his ultimate escape. This is a firsthand account of one of the most savage events of human history, and a powerful reminder of the importance of remembering and learning from the past. Published in 1997, this book provides a unique perspective on the Sobibor uprising and its aftermath.
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