Haft, Alan Scott

Harry Haft: Survivor of Auschwitz, Challenger of Rocky Marciano (Religion, Theology and the Holocaust)

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ISBN 13:
9780815611196
author:
Haft, Alan Scott
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Syracuse University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2020
Pages:
208
Dimensions:
21.34 x 13.72 x 1.52 centimetres
Genre:
Biography,Historical, Biography,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£12.32

Description

Harry Haft, Survivor of Auschwitz, Challenger of Rocky Marciano is a deeply absorbing account of one man's struggle for survival and redemption. In 1944, at just 16 years old, Harry Haft was forced to fight other Jews in bare-knuckle bouts in a concentration camp, a brutal "sport" designed to break the spirits of those imprisoned. Haft's story is one of unyielding determination and fierce confidence, as he uses his skills to survive the camp and eventually finds freedom in America. There, Haft begins a successful career as a professional boxer, facing off against some of the sport's legends, including Rocky Marciano. However, his experiences in the ring are also marked by corruption and exploitation, and Haft's account reveals new insights into the darker side of boxing. This is a powerful and thought-provoking story, one that challenges the reader to confront the complexities of human suffering and the enduring power of the human spirit. Haft's account is a testament to the enduring impact of the Holocaust, and a reminder of the importance of understanding the experiences of those who have lived through such trauma.

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