Yehuda Koren is an author recognized for his historical narratives. His book, In Our Hearts We Were Giants: The Remarkable Story of the Lilliput Troupe—A Dwarf Family's Survival of the Holocaust, explores a unique account of resilience during World War II.
In Our Hearts We Were Giants The Remarkable Story of the Lilliput Troupe-A Dwarf Family's Survival of the Holocaust
In Our Hearts We Were Giants The Remarkable Story of the Lilliput Troupe-A Dwarf Family's Survival of the Holocaust
Synopsis
Discover the extraordinary true story of the Ovitz family, a troupe of dwarf performers who captivated audiences across Central Europe. Their lives took a horrific turn when they were deported to Auschwitz, where their unique stature ironically spared them from immediate death. Instead, they became the subjects of Dr. Josef Mengele's chilling experiments. This account chronicles their harrowing ordeal, Mengele's disturbing fascination, and their unwavering fight for survival against unimaginable odds.
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Ovitz familyProtagonist
Perla OvitzProtagonist
Josef MengeleAntagonist
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In Our Hearts We Were Giants The Remarkable Story of the Lilliput Troupe-A Dwarf Family's Survival of the HolocaustPaperback, 2005
320 pages
Hachette BooksLanguage: EnglishISBN: 9780786715558Reprint
