Needle in the Bone tells the astonishing stories of Holocaust survivor Lou Frydman and former Polish resistance fighter Jarek Piekalkiewicz. As mere teenagers during World War II; the two men defied daunting odds; lost everything and nearly everyone in the war; and yet summoned the courage to start new lives in the United States. Captured by the German army during the Warsaw Ghetto uprising; Frydman survived six concentration camps and three death marches. By the war’s end; everyone in his extended family had been killed except for his brother. Piekalkiewicz started his own underground army at age sixteen. In addition; one of his uncles was the main leader and another the head treasurer for the Polish resistance before the Nazis discovered; tortured; and murdered them. After the war; Frydman and Piekalkiewicz began the long process of healing; taking different paths through the refugee camps of Europe; and then through university; marriage; and work; eventually leading them both to teaching positions at the University of Kansas; where they met in 1975. Recognizing the trauma and courage of each other’s experiences; they became best friends; forming a lasting bond. Needle in the Bone offers insight into the Holocaust and the Polish resistance by entwining the stories of these two survivors. By blending extensive interviews with Frydman and Piekalkiewicz; historical research; and the author’s own responses and questions; this emotionally stirring book provides a unique perspective on still-compelling issues; including the meaning of the Holocaust; the nature of good and evil; and how people persevere in the face of unbearable pain and loss.
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Review
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A much needed updateBy Bill PilonThe book provides a nice summary of the campaign; along with a fairly detailed and accessible driving tour for the campaign; and a pretty good overview of available sources and the current level of scholarship. I can’t wait to take the books up to Dalton and work my way south. Readers should be advised that Davis definitely has an opinion. He’s not a fan of Sherman; who he seems to think is over-rated; he also seems to be ambivalent about Johnston and Hood. He’s kind of mildly grumpy about pretty much all the major players. Anyway; the book is excellent and a much needed update for accessing the sites of the campaign in light of growth and development of the region.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Longtime editorArrived in better than described condition.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Probably my fault--no knowlege of the history of this battle.By GeezerguyNot as good and compelling as some of the others in the series.
