The Last Sunrise : A True Story

by Harold Gordon

Book Overview

This is a true story of a nine-year old boy who found himself hunted for no reason other than born Jewish and living on the wrong continent at the wrong t ime. Little by little, he found himself... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0963258915
• ISBN13: 9780963258915
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: H & J Publishing Co.
• Length: 261 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.8" x 5.8"

Customer Reviews

Such a Horrifying, Inspirational Book!

...This has been one of the most inspirational books I've ever read...I woke up..., seeing the sunrise and feeling very thankful for my life.This story follows the true events of a horrific time in our world, when our fellow mankind were treated so inhumanly, during the World War 2. This book is about a young boy's personal experiences and views of staying in the Nazi Concentration Camps. That young boy grew up to be; the author of this book! The true story told in this book was horrifying and yet wonderful. I'll never forget the story of Harold's life and I want to share it with others. I can't express the sorrow, joy and hope I felt for this author and all who unwillingly had to take part in those devastating times. Thank God, he survived and shared his purpose with us. Mr. Gordon you have inspired me beyond words. Forgiveness, is such an easy word to say but not so easy to do. I wonder what justifiable, excuse I could ever come up with to not forgive those who've hurt me. I'm so happy that you have triumphed and have received such wonderful blessings in your life! I still hadn't decided when my kids should read this book, but after reading some other reviews, I'll definitely have my teenager read it now and my other children when they are just a bit older.I guess I was trying to protect them from reading a firsthand account of such atrocious acts. My youngest and oldest sons are the age span that Mr. Gordon was during his experience. As a mother I couldn't imagine my children going through that. I think they should read it and we'll all pray that this History will never repeat itself! Once again, this is a book I'll recommend and never forget!I read on one of the reviews that Mr. Gordon is a speaker, does he still have speaking engagements? I live in the same area he lives, if he's still here. I would be very interested and appreciate any information about him.

a grandaughters view

I first read this book when I was in the fourth grade and was very surprised that it was my grandpa that went through all of the trials described. I could not put the book down until I had finished it. When I finally did, my whole perception of this horrible war had changed. It was hard to grasp that these horrible circumstances had surrounded my grandpa's childhood. This book and his wise teachings have taught me forgiveness, hope, and faith. This book is an alternate for The Diary of Anne Franke. You get a different view, not one of growing up in hiding but one of growing up in concentration camps.

Fascinating! Should be mandatory reading for everyone.

This was an absolutely unforgettable book which I read cover-to-cover in one sitting. My range of emotions went from laughing out loud -- to crying out loud. It made me realize how truly insignificant my minor "life's little inconveniences" have really been, and forced me to reevaluate my set of values and morals. I have rarely been as touched and moved as I was by Mr. Gordon's story. It's a book I will never forget!

Simply, one of the BEST stories on the subject ever!

This is one of the most powerful and amazing stories written about the Holocaust. The first-person account of Mr. Gordon's experiences as a horror, the despair, the fear, the brutality that was the Holocaust. Mr. Gordon, in his own words, takes you from the very doors of the Auschwitz gas chamber, through the war years where his spirit and his determination to survive were the only things he could fall back on. This is an incredibly vivid portrayal that rivals (and in some cases surpases) any similar book or movie on the subject. It is required reading for anyone who seeks a definitive understanding of the subject. It is written in clear and simple language which also makes it an ideal teaching text for junior high and high school aged students

This is a book about the indomitable human spirit

This book should be required reading for everybody. It is the story of a child caught in the insanities of war, and experiencing man's inhumanity to man. This is the story of little boy Harold Gordon, who went through the Holocaust at age 10 and miraculously survived several concentration camps and incredible horrors. Torn from a very poor, but adequate life, he experienced starvation, freezing, violent deaths in the family and all other kids of indescribable cruelties. The book takes us along on an impossible journey of tragedy, cruelty, and finally, triumph of the indomitable human spirit. This book is not about despair, but one of overcoming and forgiving, and most importantly, of the incredible strengths we have inside. This is a book you won't be able to put down until you finish. It's a book that will move you to tears as you go through it, and will have you smile and cheer when you are finished.