Prezel Marian (1 results)

8vo.pp.xiii + 343 + black & white photographs + about the author section including maps. Green quarter cloth worn at head of spine, with beige paper boards in original slightly chipped pictorial dust wrapper else very good copy. "Portrait of a Young Forger" by Marian Prezel is a memoir that details the author's experiences as a Jewish teenager in Nazi-occupied Poland during World War II. Marian Prezel, also known as Mietek Grocher, was born in 1924 in Warsaw. The book recounts his survival story, focusing on his involvement in the Jewish resistance movement and his activities as a forger, which helped save many lives. Throughout the memoir, Prezel describes the harrowing conditions of the Warsaw Ghetto, his escape, and the various identities he adopted to evade capture by the Nazis. His skill in forging documents became crucial for the survival of himself and others, allowing them to pass as non-Jews and avoid deportation to concentration camps. "Portrait of a Young Forger" provides a vivid and personal perspective on the Holocaust, emphasizing themes of resilience, ingenuity, and the will to survive amidst unimaginable horrors. Prezel's narrative is not only a testament to his own courage but also serves as a tribute to the many who fought against oppression and genocide.…