A lucky child

Thomas Buergenthal recounts his extraordinary childhood experiences as a Holocaust survivor, beginning at age 10 in Auschwitz after enduring ghettos and a labor camp. Separated from his parents, Buergenthal navigated unimaginable hardships through sheer wit and remarkable fortune. This memoir details his miraculous reunion with his mother and his journey to a new life in the U.S., ultimately dedicating himself to fighting tyranny worldwide.