Life Lessons from The Happiest Man on Earth: Auschwitz Survivor Eddie Jaku
Based on his Memoir, The Happiest Man on Earth
“The Happiest Man on Earth”, this bold title and beaming cover photo drew me to this book.
A hell-camp Auschwitz survivor proclaiming to be the happiest man on earth. Is it an oxymoron?
Sure, I’ve read and seen many Holocaust stories and movies. Exemplary tales of bravery, strength, and resilience of the human spirit amidst monstrosities. But none had claimed their survival based on happiness. Except, for Eddie.
It’s 2022 and our world is still reeling under a never-ending pandemic. Needless to say, we’re all seeking hope and inspiration wherever we can find it. Yet, our challenges are trivial compared to the horrific atrocities faced by the holocaust survivors.
So, what makes Eddie Jaku audaciously declare he’s the happiest man on Earth?
I was compelled to read his book and find out.
Who is Eddie Jaku?
Abraham Salomon Jakubowicz (Eddie Jaku) was born in Leipzig, Germany, in a Jewish family. He grew up surrounded by the warmth and care of his loved ones. Upon finishing high school, his father, a stickler for education, sent him to a special boarding school to study mechanical…
