I Only See the Person in Front of Me The Life of German Officer Wilm Hosenfeld |
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| Author:
| Vinke, Hermann |
| Translator:
| Babiar, H. B. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-59572-853-1 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2019 |
| Publisher: | Star Bright Books, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $15.99 |
Book Description:
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Nearly 70 years after his death, Wilm Hosenfeld stands todayas a shining example of humanity and kindness. In the darkestmoments of World War II, he strove to help suffering people,including the renowned Polish pianist W?adys?aw Szpilman.A German army captain, Hosenfeld initially welcomed Adolf Hitlerand the rise of the Nazi Party. But while stationed in Poland duringthe war, he witnessed the savage treatment the Nazis imposedon Jews, Poles, Russians, and other people. Hosenfeld?s...
More DescriptionNearly 70 years after his death, Wilm Hosenfeld stands todayas a shining example of humanity and kindness. In the darkestmoments of World War II, he strove to help suffering people,including the renowned Polish pianist W?adys?aw Szpilman.A German army captain, Hosenfeld initially welcomed Adolf Hitlerand the rise of the Nazi Party. But while stationed in Poland duringthe war, he witnessed the savage treatment the Nazis imposedon Jews, Poles, Russians, and other people. Hosenfeld?s moralconscience led him to reject this brutality and become a rescuer,often at the risk of his own life.Wilm Hosenfeld?s heroism was not known outside of Poland untilW?adys?aw Szpilman?s bestselling memoir The Pianist revealedan amazing man whose compassion led him to save more than60 people from the Nazis? clutches. In 2007, Hosenfeld wasposthumously awarded the Commander?s Cross of the Order ofPolonia Restituta, one of Poland?s highest honors. One year later,Yad Vashem named him a ?Righteous Among the Nations.? Astory of courageous transformation, I Only See the Person in Frontof Me is the first comprehensive biography of Wilm Hosenfeldavailable in English.