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Hanns and Rudolf

the True Story of the German Jew Who Tracked Down and Caught the Kommandant of Auschwitz
Feb 07, 2014ownedbydoxies rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent true story of the author's uncle, which was only uncovered by the author (a British-born journalist) after the uncle's death. These kinds of heroic acts need to be remembered. They have a place in our current society and our collective memory. They act as an antidote to some of the so-called 'celebrity' headlines we see so often today, which feature extremes of self-absorption and destructive behavior. Human beings, both male and female, are able, under extremely horrifying and life-threatening conditions, to rise to the occasion and commit acts of valor without regard for personal benefit or safety. As a society, we need to honor these people.