From A Name to A Number: A Holocaust Survivor's Autobiography
Alter Wiener
Apr 2007 · AuthorHouse
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Alter Wiener's father was brutally murdered on September 11, 1939 by the German invaders of Poland. Alter was then a boy of 13. At the age of 15 he was deported to Blechhammer, a Forced Labor Camp for Jews, in Germany. He survived five camps. Upon liberation by the Russian Army on May 9, 1945, Alter weighed 80 lbs as reflected on the book's cover. Alter Wiener is one of the very few Holocaust survivors still living in Portland, Oregon. He moved to Oregon in 2000 and since then he has shared his life story with over 800 audiences (as of April, 2013) in universities, colleges, middle and high schools, Churches, Synagogues, prisons, clubs, etc. He has also been interviewed by radio and TV stations as well as the press. Wiener's autobiography is a testimony to an unfolding tragedy taking place in WWII. Its message illustrates what prejudice may lead to and how tolerance is imperative. This book is not just Wiener's life story but it reveals many responses to his story. Hopefully, it will enable many readers to truly understand such levels of horror and a chance to empathize with the unique plight of the Holocaust victims. Feel free to visit my website www.alterwiener.com for more information including links.
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June 8, 2010
I got to meet him once during my senior year in high school and i skipped classes to stay for all his presentations sat in front with tears during lunch i wrote him and i never would of thought but couple weeks later he wrote me back and sent it to my school i was super happy will always cherrish that letter. the books amazing READ IT IT U HAVENT!!
Sydney Tessler
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January 20, 2018
He came to my school 8 or 9 years ago and I still remember that day. Such an amazing story and book.
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Panashe Mugutso
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May 18, 2017
Nice
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