Giants - The Dwarfs of Auschwitz (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)

'Through thick and thin, never separate. Stick together, guard each other, and live for one another.' As Hitler's war intensified, the Ovitz family would have good reason to stand by their mother's mantra. Descending from the cattle train into the death camp of Auschwitz, all twelve emerged in 1945 as survivors - the largest family to survive intact. What saved them? Ironically, the fact that they were sought out by the 'Angel of Death' himself - Dr Joseph Mengele. For seven of the Ovitzes were dwarfs - and not just any dwarfs, but a beloved and highly successful vaudeville act known as the Lilliput Troupe. Together, they were the only all-dwarf ensemble with a full show of their own in the history of entertainment. The Ovitzes intrigued Mengele, and amongst the thousands on whom he performed his loathsome experiments, they became his prize 'patients': 'You're something special, not like the rest of them.' It was this disturbing affection that saved their lives. After being plunged into the darkest moments in modern history, this remarkable troupe emerged with spirits undimmed, and went on to light up Europe and Israel, which offered them a new home, with their unique performances. Giants reveals their moving and inspirational story.

General

Imprint:	Robson Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	December 2013
Authors:	Yehuda Koren • Eilat Negev
Foreword by:	Warwick Davis
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	283
Edition:	2nd Revised edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-84954-653-9
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Historical, political & military Books > Medicine > General issues > History of medicine Books > Humanities > History > European history > From 1900 > Second World War > The Holocaust Books > History > European history > From 1900 > Second World War > The Holocaust Books > Biography > Historical, political & military
LSN:	1-84954-653-3
Barcode:	9781849546539

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