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“The Man Who Broke into Auschwitz” is a non-fiction book co-authored by Denis Avey and Rob Broomby, first published in 2011. It recounts the remarkable story of Denis Avey, a British soldier who was captured during World War II and held as a prisoner of war (POW) in a German camp adjacent to the Auschwitz concentration camp.
Avey’s story is one of extraordinary courage and compassion. While imprisoned, he made a daring decision to swap places with a Jewish inmate in Auschwitz in order to witness firsthand the horrors of the camp and to gather evidence of the atrocities being committed there. Avey’s actions were motivated by a desire to understand and expose the true extent of Nazi crimes against humanity.
The book chronicles Avey’s experiences as a POW, his encounters with Holocaust survivors, and his efforts to document his wartime memories. It also explores the lasting impact of his experiences on his life and his ongoing commitment to bearing witness to the Holocaust.
“The Man Who Broke into Auschwitz” is a powerful and moving account of one man’s extraordinary act of bravery in the face of unimaginable evil. It serves as a reminder of the importance of bearing witness to history and standing up against injustice.
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