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The Survivor

How I Made it Through Six Concentration Camps and Became a Nazi Hunter

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The Survivor

By: Josef Lewkowicz
Narrated by: Price Waldman
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“Sobering, unforgettable reading. This is a standout of its kind.” – Publishers Weekly

“A riv­et­ing, deeply mov­ing mem­oir. The writ­ing is descrip­tive and dra­mat­ic, pre­serv­ing Lewkowicz’s deep emo­tions.” – Jewish Book Council

This is the remarkable story of Josef Lewkowicz—Polish Jew and Holocaust survivor who became a Nazi hunter.

When Nazi forces entered Kraków, Poland in 1939, unexpected and unresisted, Josef Lewkowicz's life became a nightmare overnight as he and his family were rounded up and sent to concentration camps across German-occupied territory. It wasn't long before Josef found himself face-to-face with SS kommandant Amon Goeth, whose brutality was made infamous by the film Schindler's List.

As Josef struggled to survive the violence, horror, and degradations of one prison camp after another—his journey eventually spanning continents and taking him to the limits of human endurance—he was kept alive only by his faith and his profound sense of justice.

A harrowing but ultimately uplifting glimpse into a pivotal moment in history, The Survivor is the story of one man's survival and pursuit of justice against all odds. The story of resilience and tenacity, and a desire for revenge redirected as a yearning to build a better future for humanity.

"I am ninety-seven and ready to meet my God whenever He calls me. . . I have seen terrible things: ritual hangings, casual shootings, unspeakable cruelty. . . I endured hunger, beatings, and torture in six camps and managed to prevail so I could bring a monster to justice."

In this memoir, Josef Lewkowicz shares a poignant and gripping account of his life, capturing the indomitable spirit and enduring soul—the neshama—of the survivor. It is a testament of the resilience of the human spirit and a tribute to those who defied the darkest moments of our history.

Photos of the author and the events that took place in the book can be found in the audiobook companion PDF download.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2025 Josef Lewkowicz (P)2025 Harper Horizon
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Absolutely incredible and vivid story. Heartbreaking that anyone in history ever had to experience that. And it’s terrifying at how unfortunate it is that it can happen again because we so easily forget our history in our fence.

May we never forget……

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This is more than a personal account of the horrors of WW2. This is a preservation of time and an insight into the past and how we can stand together to make sure history is never repeated.

A vital book you must read.

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I’ve read many books on the Holocaust. The author is a testament to the good in humanity. His portrayals are illuminating. They will take you down to ground level in the concentration camps and the abhorent behavior of the Nazis. For the person who has just started reading about the Nazis and WW II, this book is an excellent start. I am grateful for the author’s courage and thankful he chose to write about his experiences.

The Survivor

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So very moving. I just have no words to describe what the author went through. And it makes me think if I could endure what he did.

No words for my emotions

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We must never forget; it must never ever happen again. This was presented as clearly as any author could have presented so many facts, so many feelings, so many memories.

Every word

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I learned so much. Some portions are definitely not easy to digest, but the common theme of just being good will give you hope.

So much history

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The book described the plight of Joseph and told the story in such a way that for the first time I bordered on true empathy and understanding of the Holocaust.

Vivid Depictions You Will Not Forget

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Book left me wanting to learn a lot more about polish social views on the holocaust and their role in it

Questions

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I really liked his complete descriptive memoirs so that the world will never forget!! It’s so important to remember this actually took place, even though sometimes difficult to hear, very necessary to make one very aware!

The honesty & accuracy of this Holocaust survivor!

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The stories of surviving the camps were amazing. So sad and unbelievable that world allowed them to exist. The post war portion of the book was somewhat boring.

Too Much Post War

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