During the civil rights movement; epic battles for justice were fought in the streets; at lunch counters; and in the classrooms of the American South. Just as many battles were waged; however; in the hearts and minds of ordinary white southerners whose world became unrecognizable to them. Jason Sokol’s vivid and unprecedented account of white southerners’ attitudes and actions; related in their own words; reveals in a new light the contradictory mixture of stubborn resistance and pragmatic acceptance–as well as the startling and unexpected personal transformations–with which they greeted the enforcement of legal equality.
#369317 in Books Denis Avey 2012-09-11Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 1.00 x 10.00 x 5.00l; .80 #File Name: 0306821494312 pagesThe Man Who Broke Into Auschwitz A True Story of World War II
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. but I subtracted a star because the author has been accused of fabricating good portions of this bookBy Whitney CooperThis was a really entertaining read; but I subtracted a star because the author has been accused of fabricating good portions of this book. I don't know the validity of that claim; but it takes away from the story for me.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The Man who Broke into Auschwitz: Purchased at .comBy depWhen I first saw the title of this book I thought it was wrong. Who in his right mind would think of breaking into Auschwitz? This is the story of Denis Avey and how during his experience as a British prisoner of war he twice switched places with a Jewish prisoner named Hans to experience the hell of Auschwitz himself. I can't tell you how much I admire the author for doing what he did; although I can't imagine breaking into hell itself. The author also gives a good description of post traumatic stress which he suffered from for years and years. Years ago there was no acknowledgement of pts or help for it either. This is also the first book I have ever read that tells about a group of British prisoners of war who were in a camp right next to Auschwitz working with mostly Jewish prisoners from that camp. A good read and a valuable historical document.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. INCREDIBLE STORY!By Lamonte KuskyeThis is an unbelievable true story of what a young man from the "greatest generation" did to ensure my freedom. This book gave me incredible insight to the atrocities of being a prisoner of WWII in Germany. It is a reminder to everyone what can happen to our world if we don't cherish all of humanity. I gave this book to my father (who served in WWII) for Christmas. This book was the seed for an intimate discussion that I will cherish the rest of my life. This is a MUST READ!
