In an era where antisemitism is on the rise, A Blessing Not a Burden takes the reader back to one of the most horrific periods in human history. By chronicling the lives of his 2 parents who narrowly escaped death during the Holocaust, this book is also a reminder that the human spirit can overcome even the darkest of circumstances.
Some would argue that Dr. Alex Kor’s life has been a miracle. Alex grew up in Indiana — a state with Midwestern charm and an ignominious history of prejudice. In A Blessing Not a Burden, Alex details his incredible life journey, from his unique upbringing to his present-day mission of carrying on his parents’ inspiring legacy. From his mother’s example of forgiveness to his father’s unbridled optimism, Alex shares life lessons that helped him overcome his own hardships including his battle with cancer in his 20s. He’s traveled a long and winding road, from Terre Haute, Indiana to Auschwitz and many places in between, and like his parents, he has endured…and survived.
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Nonfiction
A Blessing, Not a Burden: My My Parent’s Remarkable Holocaust Story and My Fight to Keep Their Legacy Alive
- From the Publisher
September 1, 2023
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