{"product_id":"9781633935204","title":"HENRY: A Polish Swimmer's True Story of Friendship from Auschwitz to America","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen Katrina Shawver met the eighty-five year old Henry Zguda, he possessed an exceptional memory, a surprising cache of original documents and photos, and a knack for meeting the right people at the right time. \u003c\/strong\u003eCouched in the interview style of \u003cem\u003eTuesdays with Morrie\u003c\/em\u003e, Henry relates in his own voice a life as a champion swimmer, interrupted by three years imprisoned in Auschwitz and Buchenwald as a Polish political prisoner. With a pragmatic gallows humor, and sense of hope, he showed the author how to truly live for today, preferably with a shot of good Polish vodka. Henry’s path of resiliency and power of connection are as relevant today, as they were in World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHenry\u003c\/em\u003e reminds us that no single class of people was safe from Hitler's reach or imprisonment, and no country suffered more under Hitler and Stalin than Poland. This bridge to history and view of the Holocaust through Polish eyes is supported by extensive research, and features more than 70 original photos and rare German documents. Ultimately, \u003cem\u003eHenry\u003c\/em\u003e is the story a strong young man, who survives by his wits, humor, friends, and a healthy dose of luck. This book is for the discerning adult looking for an intelligent read that examines World War II, the Holocaust, and the true meaning of friendship then and now. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koehler Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47057021239536,"sku":"9781633935204","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781633935204_p0.jpg?v=1763679824","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781633935204","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}