Our book club met on September 19 at Sharon’s for lunch and a discussion of the book for the month, “The Happiest Man on Earth” by Eddie Jaku. The book is the true story of the author’s survival of a harsh life in several German concentration camps during WW II. Because he had engineering skills the Nazis needed, his life was spared. His father, mother and extended family perished during the holocaust. The theme of the book was to have hope. Eddie learned that “happiness comes from inside yourself and from the people you love.” He felt that it is never too late to be a kind, polite and loving human being.
We were all both horrified and moved by his story. We were pleased to learn that after the war he was able to live a full, happy life in Australia. He died at the age of 101 in 2021.
Carol will host next month's book discussion and has chosen a light mystery as a break from war stories.
We missed having Rennie, Dricka and Louisa with us.
Sharon
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I was amazed at how he was able to keep going and not become overtaken by hatred or despair. Makes you think about you own attitude towards every day life
Carol
TY Kathy for updating the Blog.
I appreciate all that you do for our Book Club
Grace
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