THE QUIET STRENGTH OF RESILIENCE: A Holocaust Survival Story Spanning Four Generations
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Sometimes hope can be pointless, a glimmering mirage in a desert of darkness. Sometimes it can be a mean hoax, an unreachable carrot at the end of a long cruel stick. But sometimes—like for Charles Schwarz, a Jewish boy separated from his parents and hiding from Nazis in war-torn Europe—hope is absolutely all that’s left.
In The Quiet Strength of Resilience, Ron Schwarz chronicles his late father’s journey: from his boyhood in pre-war Germany amid a rising wave of Nazi antisemitism to the teenage years spent in constant hiding, moving constantly to avoid the fate of so many millions of his fellow Jews at the hands of the Nazis, to the post-war reunion with his family, finally finding happiness and success in America.
Drawing on research spanning thousands of pages from archives all around Europe, along with hours of interviews with his father, Schwarz paints a compelling picture of resilience and endurance in the face of the greatest adversity while providing us a glimpse into the darkest days of world history. Through a child’s eyes.
ASIN : B0DW6CDXD9
Publisher : Ron Schwarz (February 4, 2025)
Language : English
Paperback : 110 pages
ISBN-13 : 979-8992359718
Item Weight : 6.2 ounces
Dimensions : 6 x 0.25 x 9 inches
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Robert T. –
The Quiet Strength Of Resilience
Ron gives a chilling account of the persecution and dehumanization of Jews in pre-war Germany, tracing the events that led to the Final Solution. I was riveted as Ron described his father’s harrowing journey from near capture to rebuilding his life in America.His father survived due to smarts, resilience, heroes who helped him, and luck. Ron revered his father, the book was a tribute to him and a labor of love, based on the research of thousands of documents, and interviews. What an inspiring story of hope and resilience. A message that we must always be vigilant against antisemitism everywhere.
Kelsey Allen –
Great read!!!
The Quiet Strength of Resilience by Ron Schwarz is a powerful story about his father surviving the Holocaust and the incredible strength it took to get through – especially as a teenager. The book shows how true resilience isn’t about big acts, but about quietly pushing through the tough times every single day.The story of his father highlights how strength can be passed down and how the human spirit can endure even after the trauma that he and his parents endured. It’s a moving read about survival, strength, and perseverance.
Faisal –
‘The Quiet Strength of Resilience’
Schwarz delivers a riveting and thought-provoking read that masterfully captures the essence of human resilience and reminding us of our boundless capacity to overcome adversity. Dr. Faisal Abdu’Allah
Amazon Customer –
Great book
Absolutely phenomenal book and story. Simply incredible.