In his memoir, "A Lucky Child," Thomas Buergenthal, currently a Judge in the International Court of Justice in The Hague, shares his extraordinary experiences as a young boy. At the age of 10, he arrived at Auschwitz after surviving two ghettos and a labor camp. Separated first from his mother and later from his father, Buergenthal relied on his resourcefulness and incredible strokes of luck to endure on his own.
After almost two years of liberation, Buergenthal experienced a miraculous reunion with his mother. In 1951, he arrived in the United States to begin a new life. Now dedicated to advocating for those who have suffered under tyranny around the world, Buergenthal tells his story with a straightforward clarity that underscores the harsh realities of unimaginable hardships. "A Lucky Child" is a compelling and essential read for all.
