A Century of Wisdom: Lessons from the Life of Alice Herz-Sommer, Holocaust Survivor

An inspiring story of resilience and the power of optimism - the true story of Alice Herz-Sommer, the world's oldest Holocaust survivor.

Alice Herz-Sommer, 1903-2014

The pianist Alice Herz-Sommer survived the Theresienstadt concentration camp, attended Eichmann''s trial in Jerusalem, and along the way befriended some of the most fascinating historical figures of our time, from Franz Kafka to Gustav Mahler, Leonard Bernstein and Golda Meir.

A Century of Wisdom is her story: a testament to the bonds of friendship, the power of music and the importance of leading a life of maternal simplicity, intellectual curiosity, and never-ending optimism.

• | Author: Caroline Stoessinger
• | Publisher: John Murray Press
• | Publication Date: Sep 27, 2012
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9781444737622
• | ISBN-10: 1444737627