The Teacher of Auschwitz

A Novel

By: Wendy Holden

Narrated by: Wendy Holden, George Naylor

From the bestselling author of Born Survivors, a novel inspired by the powerful true story of a man who risked everything to protect children in Auschwitz.

Fredy built a wall against suffering in their hearts . . .

Amid the brutality of the Holocaust, one bright spot shone inside the Nazi death camp of Auschwitz. In the shadows of the smokestacks was a wooden hut where children sang, staged plays, wrote poetry, and learned about the world. Within those four walls, brightly adorned with hand-painted cartoons, the youngest prisoners were kept vermin-free, received better food, and were even taught to imagine having full stomachs and a day without fear. Their guiding light was a twenty-seven-year-old gay, Jewish athlete: Fredy Hirsch.

Being a teacher in a brutal concentration camp was no mean feat. Forced to beg senior SS officers for better provisions, Fredy risked his life every day to protect his beloved children from mortal danger.

But time was running out for Fredy and the hundreds in his care. Could this kind, compassionate, and brave man find a way to teach them the one lesson they really needed to know: how to survive?

The Teacher of Auschwitz shines a light on a truly remarkable individual and tells the inspiring story of how he fought to protect innocence and hope amid depravity and despair.

Everyone needs to listen.

A very hopeful store about a real life hero. Freddy made you love him and I hoped and prayed for a good ending even knowing that for most in the camps that they would never survive.

Good story

If you like historical fiction and enjoy learning about he holocaust, it’s a good book.

Fredy Gave Hope

I fell in love with Fredy and throughout the book his hope kept me, as a reader, to keep looking for the hope he offered even in the midst of the most horrific of times. His love for the children caught in the Holocaust was contagious to all who encountered him.

I will always remember the name Fredy Hirsch

The story was absolutely compelling, and to learn about such a brave, companionate hero, who brought hope and positivity during a time of utter despair, tragedy, and fear was heartwarming. It was well written and well performed. I am adding this book to my favorites!!

An historical fiction based on real people and events

This was an excellent read about a real life person and actual events that aren’t commonly known about.