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V dubnu 1944 se Rudolf Vrba zařadil mezi hrstku lidí, jimž se podařilo utéct z Osvětimi. Udělal to, aby odhalil pravdu o táboře smrti a varoval poslední Židy v Evropě před krutým osudem čekajícím na konci železniční trati. Rudolf Vrba propašoval ven vůbec první popis Osvětimi – a ten se dostal až k Franklinu Rooseveltovi, Winstonu Churchillovi nebo papeži. Díky jejich odvaze byl celý svět přinucen přestat zavírat oči před jedním z nejstrašnějších zločinů v celé historii lidstva. V roce 2007 vyšla kniha Rudolfa Vrby Utekl jsem z Osvětimi. Příběh slovenského Žida za okupace shrnuje především jeho zážitky z koncentračního tábora, končí rokem 1945. Kniha Jonathana Freedlanda velmi poutavě a autenticky líčí nejen toto období, ale i vše, co se odehrálo potom – tzn. předání informací o dění v Osvětimi představitelům židovské obce a následně britským spojencům i celý jeho další profesní i rodinný život. Rudolf Vrba zemřel v Kanadě v roce 2006. Strhující vyprávění od oceňovaného žurnalisty vás provede neuvěřitelným, a přece skutečným příběhem muže, který odhalil nejtemnější tajemství holocaustu.

In April 1944, nineteen-year-old Rudolf Vrba and fellow inmate Fred Wetzler made history as the first Jews to escape Auschwitz. They navigated electrified fences and evaded armed guards, determined to expose the Holocaust's horrors. As an eyewitness to the Nazis' industrialized murder, Vrba meticulously memorized details of the Final Solution, risking his life to gather crucial information. This data culminated in a thirty-two-page report that would reach world leaders, ultimately saving over 200,000 lives. However, Vrba's escape was just the beginning; he continued to run from his past and identity, with few aware of his extraordinary feat. Now, his heroism can be recognized alongside other historical figures of that dark era. The narrative is described as thrilling and haunting, with reviewers praising its depth and emotional impact. Freedland's work is lauded for its meticulous research and compelling storytelling, making it an immediate classic of Holocaust literature. Critics highlight the book's exploration of truth and denial, emphasizing its relevance to contemporary issues. It is characterized as a gripping escape story that also poses profound questions about humanity. The author, Jonathan Freedland, is a respected journalist and author, known for his insightful commentary and engaging narratives. His ability to weave complex histories into accessible tales has garnered acclaim, making this book a significant contri

The astonishing, forgotten story of the hero who escaped from Auschwitz to reveal the truth of the Holocaust.

In dieser Ausgabe von Reportagen erzählen herausragende Autorinnen und Autoren faszinierende Geschichten aus aller Welt. Themen sind unter anderem der Rote Thunfisch im Mittelmeer, die Gedenkstätte Yad Vashem, eine späte Liebe im Aufzug, Ayurveda und Nationalismus sowie Schätze und Schrott auf den Straßen der Großstädte.

Tomorrow's most explosive thriller, todayCynthia Wright is a rising star in American politics, strongly tipped as a future candidate for president. One night she is violently assaulted in her home by an intruder. She defends herself and minutes later, the intruder lies dead. Wright is hailed as a #MeToo heroine: the woman who fought back.But inconsistencies emerge in Wright's story, suggesting that the attack might not have been as random as it first seemed. When former White House troubleshooter Maggie Costello is drafted in to investigate, she finds intriguing gaps, especially over Wright's early life. She likes this woman, who she believes could - and should - be president. But she can't shake off the question: who exactly is Cynthia Wright?A cat-and-mouse conspiracy thriller of rare intelligence, TO KILL A MAN explores an unsettling world in which justice is in the eye of the beholder and revenge seems to be the only answer.

THE NEW BLOCKBUSTER THRILLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE EXPLOSIVE BESTSELLER TO KILL THE PRESIDENT 'Riveting' Sunday Times, Thriller of the Month 'Propulsive' Guardian 'Provocative' Mail on Sunday Someone is rewriting history . . . One death at a time. Historians and Holocaust survivors dead in mysterious circumstances. Museums and libraries burning across the world. Digital records and irreplaceable proof, lost for ever. Former White House operative Maggie Costello has sworn off politics. But when a newly-elected Governor seeks her help to stop the lethal spiral of killings, she knows that this is bigger than any political game. But who stands to gain most from the chaos? A thriller for our times, To Kill the Truth takes the era of 'fake news' to its terrifying logical conclusion - with explosive results.

A blockbuster thriller from No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author Sam Bourne, in which Maggie Costello uncovers an assassination plot to kill the tyrannical new president. The unthinkable has happened... The United States has elected a volatile demagogue as president, backed by his ruthless chief strategist, Crawford 'Mac' McNamara. When a war of words with the North Korean regime spirals out of control and the President comes perilously close to launching a nuclear attack, it's clear someone has to act, or the world will be reduced to ashes. Soon Maggie Costello, a seasoned Washington operator and stubbornly principled, discovers an inside plot to kill the President - and faces the ultimate moral dilemma. Should she save the President and leave the free world at the mercy of an increasingly crazed would-be tyrant - or commit treason against her Commander in Chief and risk plunging the country into a civil war?

Journalist Madison Webb is obsessed with exposing lies and corruption. But she never thought she’d be investigating her own sister’s murder. Madison refuses to accept the official line that Abigail’s death was an isolated crime. She uncovers evidence that suggests her sister was the third victim in a series of killings hushed up as part of a major conspiracy. In a United States that now bows before the People’s Republic of China, corruption is rife. She can’t trust the police, and the authorities dictate what the “truth” is. With her life on the line, Madison must give up her quest for justice—or face the consequences. . . .

1940. Europe is ablaze. America is undecided about joining the fight against Nazism. James Zennor, a brilliant, troubled Oxford don is horrified. Then he returns from rowing to discover his wife has disappeared with their young son, leaving a note declaring her continuing love. A frantic search through wartime England leads James across the Atlantic to Yale, one of America's greatest universities - right to the heart of the American establishment. And in his hunt for his family, James unearths one of the deadliest secrets of a world at war.