Courage Beyond Words: Holocaust Witness, Nazi Hunter, Language Teacher to the Stars: The Many Lives and Languages of Miche - Softcover

Robbins, Christopher

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071499113 ISBN 13: 9780071499118

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies, 2007

Synopsis

Michel Thomas survived starvation in French concentration and slave labor camps and endured torture as a fighter with the French Resistance. He saw combat with the U.S. Army and after the war hunted Nazis as an officer with U.S. Counter Intelligence. He captured important war criminals and was a witness in the trial of Gestapo chief Klaus Barbie, the Butcher of Lyon. His incredible experiences enabled him to forge a revolutionary learning system that made him the world's language master. His passion for life is a story of hope and inspiration and part of his lasting legacy.

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Courage Beyond Words Michel Thomas survived starvation in French concentration and slave labor camps and endured torture as a fighter with the French Resistance. He saw combat with the U.S. Army and after the war hunted Nazis as an officer with U.S. Counter Intelligence. He captured important war criminals and was a witness in the trial of Gestapo chief Klaus Barbie, the Butcher of Lyon. His incredible experiences ena... Full description

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"Chris Robbins has given us an irresistible phenomenon: obstinate, brilliant, morally incorruptible, and one of the bravest men you will ever read about."
--John Le Carré

" . . . as much a thriller as a biography and not to be missed."
--Emma Thompson, Academy Award-winning actress

"Intriguing biography . . . a vivid, life-affirming narrative that exerts considerable power."
--The Times

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About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0071499113
• ISBN 13: 9780071499118
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 408