Everyone needs to listen to this amazing man

His story forever changed my life. The most beautiful human. The most amazing story. The most amazing words. Thank you, Mr. Jaku. ❤️

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Exemplary hero

Mr. Jaku's gentle perspective opens every aspect of living fully in all moments. His a hard won happiness. Most of us will never experience such terrible challenges. Yet knowing that there is a person who has suffered so very much and upon reflection honored his personal promise to smile each day . . . reminds me of my father's favorite song: "Powder your face with sunshine. Put on a great big smile . . . " As a parent myself, I sang the same song to my children and to my students. Especially now when a teenager's entire world is in the palm of the hand, it's a challenge to link with each other in relational ways. Smiles and joyous laughter are more important than ever!!

This should be read by everyone worldwide.

One of the best stories I've listened to in my life. I loved it

Great story, uplifting

I liked the book overall and I’m glad to get to see a different perspective of life which I needed it the most.

You Must Read Eddie’s Story

I’m like many others who listens to audible survivor stories and then I move in to the next. It’s impossible not to respect, like, and feel like he’d have been a great friend if I ever visited Australia.
He’s over 100!
The narrator is fabulous and although I learned new lows that theSS stooped to, thinking of Eddie rolling around in a big empty food barrel, coming to a stop at a tree, and then realizing he’s in prisoner clothes, was something I hope he chuckled about later.
He has no agenda except to be kind, how important good friends are, and love and appreciate your family.
It’s in my top 3 with “Night” (Pulitzer prize winner) and Escape from Sobi bor (movie doesn’t do it justice), and now Eddie’s story.
I would love to see a well made movie of this, but it should be a limited series with the best of the best involved in the making!

I wish to always be kind

How important this book is to read. I could hardly read of his struggles. How could he actually live through them!?! I often wonder at the cruelty I hear of others, but then I wonder, "Am I as kind as I could be? Am I willing to extend myself with love and concern for others? Am I working to share kindness?" Thank you for sharing.

Eddie Jaku

What a magnificent book ! I was glued to the audiobook all day. Eddie is such a fine , kind and wonderful man. How he survived is a miracle. His story is sad, uplifting and extraordinary. His ability to live through the Holocaust and continue to be able to live a full, inspiring life is unbelievable. I am so glad I listened to this book. Even at 68 I am inspired to do better and be a better human being. Thank you Eddie 💕

Beautiful!

Beautiful story of kindness and the resiliency of the human spirit. Thank you for sharing your story Mr. Jaku. Narrator did an excellent job.

absolutely remarkable and inspiring

one of the most moving stories I've ever had the honor to hear. this is now my all time favorite book.

A Must Read/Listen to

Eddie shares the most incredible, horrific, and loving moments of his life. What Eddie has been through and continues to love people and be happy is truly a miracle. This is a book I think everyone should read/listen to. If he can be happy and continue to love after all he survived, why can't others??? I highly recommend it.