logo

PDF

play audio
Play Sample
00:00
00:00

Information

cover

Author: Thomas Buergenthal

Narrator: Ryan

Format: MP3

IBSN: 9780316043403

Language: English

Publish Date: 01/01/2007

Audiobook length: 31 min

Contents

Chapter 1Overview
play audio
Play Sample
bookey
downAndUnlock
install code

Scan to Download

Chapter 2Displacement during childhood
play audio
Chapter 3Living through hardship under Nazi rule
play audio
Chapter 4Reflecting on war in an age of peace
play audio
Chapter 5Summary & Review
play audio

Readers Also Enjoyed Summary Audiobook
down

prev
Women Who Run With The Wolves

Women Who Run With The Wolves

Free to choose

Free to choose

Priceless by William Poundstone

Priceless by William Poundstone

Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin

The Power of Positive Thinking

The Power of Positive Thinking

Start-Up Nation

Start-Up Nation

next

Why listen to A Lucky Child

Listening to the summary audiobook of "A Lucky Child" by Thomas Buergenthal offers a profound and accessible way to engage with the remarkable life story of a Holocaust survivor and human rights advocate. Buergenthal’s narrative not only sheds light on the harrowing experiences of his youth during World War II, but it also serves as a powerful testament to resilience, hope, and the indomitable human spirit. By absorbing the key insights and themes through the summary, listeners can reflect on the importance of memory, compassion, and justice in today's world, making it a valuable and enlightening experience.

Author : Thomas Buergenthal

Thomas Buergenthal is a Jew and a renowned judge of the International Court of Justice. After graduating from Bethany College in West Virginia, he proceeded to attend Harvard Law School where he completed his Master’s and Doctoral degrees, before going on to teach at various institutions such as the University of Texas, the American University Washington College of Law, Emory University School of Law and the George Washington University Law School. He also served as a judge in the International Court of Justice at the Hague, on top of holding various positions in multiple international organizations such as the United Nations and the International Olympic Committee.

Key Insights from A Lucky Child

  • Thomas Buergenthal's memoir highlights the resilience of the human spirit, as he recounts his experiences surviving the Holocaust as a child. His ability to find hope and joy amidst unimaginable suffering serves as a powerful testament to the strength of innocence and courage.
  • The book emphasizes the significance of remembrance and education about past atrocities, illustrating how personal stories can foster empathy and understanding. Buergenthal's journey from a concentration camp to becoming an international human rights lawyer underscores the importance of fighting for justice and peace.
  • Through his narrative, Buergenthal reflects on the role of chance in life, sharing how luck and circumstance played critical roles in his survival. This insight challenges readers to consider their own privileges and responsibilities in the context of global injustices.
logo

Brief In, Brilliance Out

Contact: buildlearn.bk@gmail.com