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THE COMPELLING AND MOVING TRUE STORY OF THE ONLY GERMAN-JEWISH TRANSLATOR TO WORK AT NUREMBERG.‘I could not put it down. It makes fascinating reading.’ Dr T. Scarlett Epstein OBEThe Nuremberg trials laid bare the horrors of the Nazi regime to the world. And Howard Triest, a German-Jewish refugee in America, had an extraordinary part to play. As the interpreter for American psychiatrist Dr Douglas Kelley, he had daily access to all 22 surviving Nazi prisoners. Those awaiting trial for their part in the most heinous crimes in history.Among them was Rudolf Höss — the former commander of Auschwitz. The man responsible for millions of deaths, including Howard’s own parents.For Howard, the Nuremberg trials represented justice for millions of victims, including himself, who had suffered at the hands of the Nazis. His story is a chilling and emotional one — revealing a man who maintained great dignity in the face of such horror.Helen Fry recounts the compelling story of how one man came face to face with Hitler’s closest henchmen, including Rudolf Hess, Hermann Goering, Joachim von Ribbentrop and Julius Streicher. Yet in the presence of such evil he never stopped looking for justice.PRAISE FOR HELEN FRY:‘This book gives a real insight into what it was like for the man who was involved in interviewing the war criminals of the Second World War. It is a fascinating story . . . well-written.’ Amazon Customer????? ‘A very interesting story told by someone who was there. I was held from the first page.’ Roger M.????? ‘An excellent read from cover to cover.’ Bruce F.W.????? ‘I found it almost impossible to put down.’ Robin Sorrell????? ‘A well written and often moving book.’ Colin J.????? ‘Can’t recommend this enough. Brilliant, insightful read.’ C. Jennings????? ‘Splendid book, obviously much research work has gone into it.’ Old B.
