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Searching For Schindler
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Discover the profound journey of Tom Keneally in 'Searching For Schindler', a captivating memoir that delves into the true story behind 'Schindler's List'. This powerful book captures Tom's exploration of Oskar Schindler's life, as he uncovers the complexity of this enigmatic figure during the Holocaust. With rich storytelling, Keneally reflects on pivotal moments and personal connections that shaped his understanding of humanity amidst devastation. The narrative begins in 1980 when Tom meets Leopold Pfefferberg, a charismatic survivor who inspired him to tell Schindler's extraordinary tale. Readers will engage with themes of heroism, morality, and redemption, as Keneally navigates his own experiences and faith. 'Searching For Schindler' provides insights into the writing process that led to the Booker Prize-winning 'Schindler's Ark', exploring how Schindler's actions impacted countless lives. This paperback edition is a vital addition for those interested in WWII history, Holocaust literature, and the power of storytelling. Don't miss out on this compelling read that offers both an intimate look at Keneally's life as a writer and the profound legacy of Oskar Schindler. Order your copy today and enjoy FREE shipping! Please note combined shipping for other items is not available with this product, and shipping may take up to 10 days.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781741666151
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2008
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Pages: 320
Description:
A memoir of Tom's journey around the world to discover the complete story of Oskar Schindler and that list.
In 1980 Tom Keneally was in Beverley Hills returning from the Sorrento film festival where The Chant of Jimmy Blacksmith had been showing. Looking for a new briefcase, Tom meets the Polish-Jewish Leopold Pfefferberg Page aka Poldek and his life for the next few years is taken over by this charismatic and driven man and the story he wants shared. "It's a story for you, I swear," he says to Tom.
The story is of course that of 'The all-drinking, all-screwing, all black-marketeering Nazi. But to me he was Jesus Christ, Oskar Schindler". And Poldek shared with Tom the story of Schindler's Ark which went on to win the Booker Prize and ultimately to become the Oscar award-winning film Schindler's List.
Schindler, the ruined Catholic hedonist, had something ambiguous about him that appealled to the ex-seminarian Tom Keneally who still struggled with his own Catholicism and his humanist view of the world. Oskar showed that virtue, regardless of race, creed or religion, emerged where it would. Tom was a small child during WWII and these memories, along with the appeal of Schindler and Poldek's insistence, influenced him to write the book Schindler's Ark .
Oskar and his Jews reduced the Holocaust - an almost untellable story in its scope and devastation - to an understandable human scale. Searching For Schindler is very much Tom's journey, he reflects on his early days as a writer with quite a bit of success - but no confidence - and how this book, the people he met, and the film it became, changed his life.
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781741666151
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2008
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Pages: 320
Description:
A memoir of Tom's journey around the world to discover the complete story of Oskar Schindler and that list.
In 1980 Tom Keneally was in Beverley Hills returning from the Sorrento film festival where The Chant of Jimmy Blacksmith had been showing. Looking for a new briefcase, Tom meets the Polish-Jewish Leopold Pfefferberg Page aka Poldek and his life for the next few years is taken over by this charismatic and driven man and the story he wants shared. "It's a story for you, I swear," he says to Tom.
The story is of course that of 'The all-drinking, all-screwing, all black-marketeering Nazi. But to me he was Jesus Christ, Oskar Schindler". And Poldek shared with Tom the story of Schindler's Ark which went on to win the Booker Prize and ultimately to become the Oscar award-winning film Schindler's List.
Schindler, the ruined Catholic hedonist, had something ambiguous about him that appealled to the ex-seminarian Tom Keneally who still struggled with his own Catholicism and his humanist view of the world. Oskar showed that virtue, regardless of race, creed or religion, emerged where it would. Tom was a small child during WWII and these memories, along with the appeal of Schindler and Poldek's insistence, influenced him to write the book Schindler's Ark .
Oskar and his Jews reduced the Holocaust - an almost untellable story in its scope and devastation - to an understandable human scale. Searching For Schindler is very much Tom's journey, he reflects on his early days as a writer with quite a bit of success - but no confidence - and how this book, the people he met, and the film it became, changed his life.
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
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