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'This is a most important book, and a timely reminder of the dangers that face any society once intolerance and racism take hold.' (Sir Martin Gilbert )
'This memoir is an important contribution to a terrible chapter in history.' (Daily Express )
'Denis is a hero in time of terror, a man of limitless moral and physical courage.' (Henry Kamm, New York Times correspondent and Pulitzer Prize winner )
'This is the most amazing Holocaust memoir it's been my good fortune to read...this is a beautiful, uplifting book about a real ben adom, a mensch, who saw evil and, instead of averting his eyes, did what he could to help the victims'. (Washington Jewish Week )
'an excellent memoir of survival.' (Publishers Weekly )
'A unique war story from a brave man.' (Kirkus )
'This is the incredible story of British soldier Denis Avey who broke into Auschwitz to uncover the horrors that were concealed there by the Nazis...This is a brutal account of what he experienced. There are some who doubt his story but don't let that ruin this extraordinary book.' (Press Association )
'THE MAN WHO BROKE INTO AUSCHWITZ will take your breath away.' (La revista de Ana Rosa (Spain) )
'What starts as an act of reportage then becomes a moving and ultimately triumphant story of survival.' (Belfast Telegraph )
'Exceptional'. (Morgenpost (Germany) )
'An astonishing heroic tale of a steady character.' (Jüdische Zeitung (Germany) )
'An admirable story'. (Periodista digital (Spain) )
'A remarkable story'. (De Telegraaf (Holland) )
A 'strange, brave and bracing story'. (Canberra Times )
'This memoir is an important contribution to a terrible chapter in history.' (Daily Express )
'Denis is a hero in time of terror, a man of limitless moral and physical courage.' (Henry Kamm, New York Times correspondent and Pulitzer Prize winner )
'This is the most amazing Holocaust memoir it's been my good fortune to read...this is a beautiful, uplifting book about a real ben adom, a mensch, who saw evil and, instead of averting his eyes, did what he could to help the victims'. (Washington Jewish Week )
'an excellent memoir of survival.' (Publishers Weekly )
'A unique war story from a brave man.' (Kirkus )
'This is the incredible story of British soldier Denis Avey who broke into Auschwitz to uncover the horrors that were concealed there by the Nazis...This is a brutal account of what he experienced. There are some who doubt his story but don't let that ruin this extraordinary book.' (Press Association )
'THE MAN WHO BROKE INTO AUSCHWITZ will take your breath away.' (La revista de Ana Rosa (Spain) )
'What starts as an act of reportage then becomes a moving and ultimately triumphant story of survival.' (Belfast Telegraph )
'Exceptional'. (Morgenpost (Germany) )
'An astonishing heroic tale of a steady character.' (Jüdische Zeitung (Germany) )
'An admirable story'. (Periodista digital (Spain) )
'A remarkable story'. (De Telegraaf (Holland) )
A 'strange, brave and bracing story'. (Canberra Times )
Review
'This is a most important book, and a timely reminder of the dangers that face any society once intolerance and racism take hold.' -- Sir Martin Gilbert 'This memoir is an important contribution to a terrible chapter in history.' -- Daily Express 'Denis is a hero in time of terror, a man of limitless moral and physical courage.' -- Henry Kamm, New York Times correspondent and Pulitzer Prize winner 'This is the most amazing Holocaust memoir it's been my good fortune to read...this is a beautiful, uplifting book about a real ben adom, a mensch, who saw evil and, instead of averting his eyes, did what he could to help the victims'. -- Washington Jewish Week 'an excellent memoir of survival.' -- Publishers Weekly 'A unique war story from a brave man.' -- Kirkus 'This is the incredible story of British soldier Denis Avey who broke into Auschwitz to uncover the horrors that were concealed there by the Nazis...This is a brutal account of what he experienced. There are some who doubt his story but don't let that ruin this extraordinary book.' -- Press Association 'THE MAN WHO BROKE INTO AUSCHWITZ will take your breath away.' -- La revista de Ana Rosa (Spain) 'What starts as an act of reportage then becomes a moving and ultimately triumphant story of survival.' -- Belfast Telegraph 'Exceptional'. -- Morgenpost (Germany) 'An astonishing heroic tale of a steady character.' -- Judische Zeitung (Germany) 'An admirable story'. -- Periodista digital (Spain) 'A remarkable story'. -- De Telegraaf (Holland) A 'strange, brave and bracing story'. -- Canberra Times
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68 of 70 people found the following review helpful
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I ordered this book having seen Mr Avey on a regional news program, and being fascinated with the idea of reading an account of someone who would willingly inter themselves in a Nazi death-camp.
When my copy arrived I was thrilled, looking forward to a really in-depth account of life for an intended victim of the holocaust, based on an eyewitness account.
Having fully read and digested this book, I won't tell anyone considering it NOT to purchase it, as it is fascinating. However, it is NOT a book about Auschwitz. Mr Avey's experiences in Auschwitz accounts for maybe 10% of this well written and thought provoking book.
As an account of the life, experiences, and aftermath of a Second World War combat veteran and POW, it is truly brilliant. From his experiences in the desert campaign, to his time in Auschwitz, through to how he eventually came to terms with what he saw, this is a book that anyone wanting to understand why intolerance and extremism cannot EVER be allowed to triumph must read.
So if you want to read an account of a man's life that will make you laugh, make you cry, make you question why we've not learnt the lessons of the past, read this book. If you want a comprehensive account of the processes and human tales of the holocaust, maybe try another book.
Still a 5 star read though, and definitely one to get!
When my copy arrived I was thrilled, looking forward to a really in-depth account of life for an intended victim of the holocaust, based on an eyewitness account.
Having fully read and digested this book, I won't tell anyone considering it NOT to purchase it, as it is fascinating. However, it is NOT a book about Auschwitz. Mr Avey's experiences in Auschwitz accounts for maybe 10% of this well written and thought provoking book.
As an account of the life, experiences, and aftermath of a Second World War combat veteran and POW, it is truly brilliant. From his experiences in the desert campaign, to his time in Auschwitz, through to how he eventually came to terms with what he saw, this is a book that anyone wanting to understand why intolerance and extremism cannot EVER be allowed to triumph must read.
So if you want to read an account of a man's life that will make you laugh, make you cry, make you question why we've not learnt the lessons of the past, read this book. If you want a comprehensive account of the processes and human tales of the holocaust, maybe try another book.
Still a 5 star read though, and definitely one to get!
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I bought this book for my 78 year old mother who had not read a book, in her words, since 1947 but such was her interest in this true story on having seen the gentleman on television that she wanted to attempt to read it. To her surprise it grabbed her, forcing her to read just one more page and then another until she could barely put it down. Gripping, horrifying, heart-rending at times, a reminder why such events must never be forgotten.
47 of 50 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is an inspiring book. I have heard Denis Avey speaking. He is a dignified and genuine man, a true hero who only began to tell his life story recently and only when it was forced out of him by interviewers. I have read the first review on this page talking about Charles Coward and Coward's claims to have done exactly what Denis did in breaking into Auschwitz. Readers should be aware that there are major question marks over Coward's account. The book about his life, John Castle's 'The Password is Courage,' was, as Coward described it, a novelisation. The film was even further from the cold truth. Anyone seeking the truth should read the entries about Coward on the Norbert Wollheim archive website, which express doubts. Even more powerfully, former POW at the E715 camp, Doug Bond, is on the internet (in the Ex-POW Association newsletter) saying that Coward made up his experiences or borrowed them from other POWs. Bond says he talked to other ex-POWs at the camp and they shared his views. Anyone reading Denis Avey's book will understand that he was just the sort of man who would take enormous risks to try to set right a wrong. He has never walked past on the other side. Read the book. It is an amazing story and he is an amazing man.
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What a story
This is an absolutely amazing story, it highlights mans inhumanity to man, yet shows that hope and courage can survive the most horrendous situations.
A must read!
A must read!
Published 8 hours ago by JohnB
Amazing book, totally honest and forthright
I was bought this book as a present after I had visited the Auschwitz camp last summer. From the title you would expect it to be about life in the camp, however, it is far far more... Read more
Published 9 days ago by M. Houghton
Disappointing money grabber
This book is not an personal narrative, it is a bare-faced commercial enterprise. The sub-plot is the author's ego trip. Read more
Published 10 days ago by Pedro De Pradines
A good story of POW's in the war...
but like some other a lot of the tale seems implausible. Notwithstanding, I am sure that a lot of truth is said in this book and I enjoyed it more as the book progressed but I am... Read more
Published 13 days ago by Graham
Should be mandatory reading (along with Schindlers Ark)
Reading this book took me back to childhood memories of my late Uncle telling stories of his time in the Royal Navy during World War II. Read more
Published 18 days ago by Paul McGuinness
Clap Trap!!!
It is rare that I can't finish a book but this was one of the few. Why Britain and allies bothered to send troops into WW2 is beyond me when they could have just sent the utterly... Read more
Published 24 days ago by Hilary
Average read but courageous man
I think people who left one star for this book are harsh and people who left five stars are slightly over zelous. Most of the book wasnt about Auschwitz, but his life in the army. Read more
Published 1 month ago by S. Renshaw
I agree with all the comments here
this story just doesnt feel right. anybody who is interested with 2WW would "smell it". First of all, it looks like death and suffer of other people doesnt mean anything to Avey. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Eva
Worth a read!
This book by Denis Avey is definately worth a read, really puts it into perpective from the author's point of view what he witnessed and what he went through himself. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Hearsay 1
bloodiness of war
Just like Denis my father spent most of his war years serving in North Africa and just like Denis he didn't like to speak about it to us his family, and reading this book makes you... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Walgo
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