The Boy Who Followed His Father into Auschwitz by Jeremy Dronfield (Hardcover)

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“The Boy Who Followed His Father into Auschwitz” by Jeremy Dronfield is a poignant and meticulously researched account of a father and son’s extraordinary story of survival during the Holocaust. The book tells the harrowing true story of Gustav and Fritz Kleinmann, Austrian Jews who were arrested by the Nazis in 1939 and subsequently sent to a series of concentration camps, including Buchenwald and Auschwitz.

The narrative is based on Gustav’s secret diary and other historical documents, which Dronfield uses to reconstruct the incredible bond between father and son that sustained them through unimaginable horrors. When Gustav was ordered to be transported from Buchenwald to Auschwitz, his teenage son Fritz made the courageous decision to volunteer to go with him, despite knowing the deadly reputation of Auschwitz. Their unbreakable spirit and determination to stay together became a source of strength for both.

Dronfield’s writing vividly portrays the brutal conditions and daily struggles faced by the inmates, while also highlighting acts of kindness, resilience, and the deep familial love that gave Gustav and Fritz the will to survive. The book provides a deeply human perspective on the Holocaust, emphasizing the personal stories within the larger historical context.

“The Boy Who Followed His Father into Auschwitz” is a testament to the enduring power of love and the human spirit in the face of atrocity. It is a moving tribute to the Kleinmanns and a powerful reminder of the horrors of the Holocaust, as well as the strength and courage of those who endured it.