Tony Molho Books

This memoir offers a poignant personal account of childhood during the Holocaust, detailing Tony Molho's experiences in 1940s Greece as his parents bravely sheltered him from German occupiers. It highlights the selflessness of ordinary individuals who protected his family, emphasizing the enduring power of kindness in dark times. Through reflections on memory, personal identity, and the impact of the Shoah, Molho explores Jewish identity and the lasting effects of trauma, making this narrative a profound exploration of survival and resilience.

In this extraordinary personal account of childhood and survival during the Holocaust, Professor Tony (Antony) Molho recounts his adventures in 1940s Greece from ages four to six, as his parents risked everything to hide him from the German occupiers. In doing so he pays homage to the many ordinary people who selflessly protected his family, demonstrating that even in the darkest times the self-sacrifice and kindness of modest people can still prevail. Delving into the power of memory, and exploring questions of personal identity, and the weight of the Shoah, Courage and Compassion goes beyond the bounds of conventional memoir, as Tony Molho also reflects on the nature of Jewish identity in the aftermath of the Holocaust and on how his personal awareness of this trauma has helped him to understand the course of his own life.