I Am Juden: Undercover in the SS by Stephen Uzzell

I Am Juden: Undercover in the SS by Stephen Uzzell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I Am Juden: Undercover in the SS by Stephen Uzzell is a superb undertaking by the author, one that distills history into a fictionalized format that pulls the reader in and doesn't let go. A book written taking its inspiration from a real life hero, that of Haim Michael Klar to a fiction character by the name of Jozef Siegler who embodies the spirit of the stalwart and fearless Klar. Jozef assumes the persona of an SS officer, rescuing Jews from concentration camps and horrific conditions. This embodiment is tortuous and emotional but the journey that is relayed in this novel is formidable and relentless, truly depicting the horrors of war, and what one race went through. The human spirit does actually triumph at times, thanks to people like Siegler. The author has obviously done his research well, parlaying his knowledge onto the pages of this at once sad yet redemptive tale. Well done and highly recommended for an immersive historical fiction read.

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