I had the good fortune to hear Fairweather discussing his book at a Jewish Book Week event in Kings Place, London on 2nd March. I had gone down to hear Sir Richard Evans being interviewed by Clare Mulley about his book Hitler’s People. Full disclosure I didn’t know a thing about Fairweather’s book (or his previous book The Volunteer) until Clare recommended it to me. It helped that Bauer’s name was vaguely familiar to me; I had encountered him before in Hunting Evil by Guy Walters and The Frankfurt Auschwitz Trial 1963 - 1965 by Devin Pendas. Took the plunge, picked up a copy of the book, saw your endorsement too, got my copy signed. Looking forward to reading it. As you say a remarkable story. Top chat Katja.
My thanks for Ms. Hoyer's fascinating interview of Jack Fairweather about Fritz Bauer.
I had no idea that a son of Nazi film director Veit Harlan — Thomas Harlan — worked with Fritz Bauer to bring Nazi war criminals to justice.
Naturally, I assumed Thomas Harlan must have been born to Veit Harlan's Jewish first wife, Dora Gerson, who was murdered with her second husband and two young children at Auschwitz.
I was wrong.
Thomas Harlan was born to Veit Harlan's Gentile second wife, Hilde Körber.
Shows that one cannot judge a human being by the actions of his or her parent. Thomas Harlan's behavior is a happy reminder that human beings bear the capacity to surprise.
I confess I was intrigued about the book based upon a review I read in the NYT, but, was on the fence about purchasing it. After listening to this interview, I am on the fence no longer: the book has been ordered and should arrive tomorrow and look forward to delving into over the weekend?
Had never heard the Nic Eichmann tale. Says a lot that he hadn’t thought to change it.
I had the good fortune to hear Fairweather discussing his book at a Jewish Book Week event in Kings Place, London on 2nd March. I had gone down to hear Sir Richard Evans being interviewed by Clare Mulley about his book Hitler’s People. Full disclosure I didn’t know a thing about Fairweather’s book (or his previous book The Volunteer) until Clare recommended it to me. It helped that Bauer’s name was vaguely familiar to me; I had encountered him before in Hunting Evil by Guy Walters and The Frankfurt Auschwitz Trial 1963 - 1965 by Devin Pendas. Took the plunge, picked up a copy of the book, saw your endorsement too, got my copy signed. Looking forward to reading it. As you say a remarkable story. Top chat Katja.
My thanks for Ms. Hoyer's fascinating interview of Jack Fairweather about Fritz Bauer.
I had no idea that a son of Nazi film director Veit Harlan — Thomas Harlan — worked with Fritz Bauer to bring Nazi war criminals to justice.
Naturally, I assumed Thomas Harlan must have been born to Veit Harlan's Jewish first wife, Dora Gerson, who was murdered with her second husband and two young children at Auschwitz.
I was wrong.
Thomas Harlan was born to Veit Harlan's Gentile second wife, Hilde Körber.
Shows that one cannot judge a human being by the actions of his or her parent. Thomas Harlan's behavior is a happy reminder that human beings bear the capacity to surprise.
I confess I was intrigued about the book based upon a review I read in the NYT, but, was on the fence about purchasing it. After listening to this interview, I am on the fence no longer: the book has been ordered and should arrive tomorrow and look forward to delving into over the weekend?
Glad to hear it. I think you won't regret your choice.