Jack Fairweather Bücher

Die Biografie erzählt die wahre Geschichte von Witold Pilecki, einem polnischen Untergrundagenten, der 1940 in Auschwitz infiltrierte, um über die dortigen Verbrechen zu berichten und einen Aufstand zu organisieren. Jack Fairweather nutzt unveröffentlichte Dokumente und Interviews, um Pileckis lange vergessene Geschichte zu beleuchten.

It's not enough to save yourself -- you have to go back for those left behind. You’ve probably never heard of the Polish freedom fighter Witold Pilecki, but he is one of the greatest heroes of the Second World War. As the only person who ever volunteered to be sent to Auschwitz, Pilecki led a campaign of sabotage and assassination of Nazi guards for years before making a dramatic escape, smuggling evidence of the Holocaust to the Western powers and alerting them to the atrocities of Nazi death camps. All evidence of Pilecki had been lost, until 2012, when his incredible eye-witness account was discovered in a dusty archive. This is the first full story of his amazing journey, drawing on exclusive family papers and recently declassified files as well as unpublished accounts from the camp’s fighters to show how he saved hundreds of thousands of lives. This is an untold, real-life story of escape and heroism, set against the horrors of WWII and the Auschwitz, and the power of one man to change the course of history.

In the earliest years of the war in Afghanistan, after the Taliban fell to an American-led coalition, the fight there appeared to be a triumph u a 'good war' in comparison to the debacle in Iraq. Now, thirteen years after it began, it has turned into the longest war in US history, as well as the most profligate; at an estimated $4 to $6 trillion, the final price tag for America's part in the war in Afghanistan will be higher than that of World War II. And with thousands of coalition servicemen and Afghan civilians having paid for the war with their lives or limbs, the true cost of this futile expedition may never be properly calculated. As the Allies wind down their combat operations in Afghanistan and slouch toward withdrawal, the time is right for a full accounting of what went wrong. In The Good War, acclaimed author and war correspondent Jack Fairweather goes beyond the battlefield to explore the righteous intentions and stunning hubris that brought the United States and its allies to the verge of defeat in this far-flung theatre. Drawing on hundreds of interviews, troves of previously untapped material from Afghan government archives and months of experience living and reporting in Afghanistan, Fairweather traces the course of the conflict from its inception following the terrorist attacks of 9/11 to its steady drawdown during President Obama's second term, in the process offering a bold reassessment of the war. He describes how the Bush administration came within a hair's breadth of making peace with the Taliban in 2002. He shows how Afghan opium could have rebuilt the country rather than destroying it. And he provides the most intimate portrait yet of Afghan President Hamid Karzai, arguing that Karzai's gravest mistake was giving in not to warlords, but rather to the international community, which has consistently prevented him from taking the necessary steps to help Afghans seize their own future

An extraordinary, eye-opening account of the Holocaust. A new edition of Jack Fairweather's Costa Book of the Year for children aged 12 and up.

With exclusive access to previously hidden diaries, family and camp survivor accounts, and recently declassified files, critically acclaimed and award-winning journalist Jack Fairweather brilliantly portrays the remarkable man who volunteered to face the unknown in the name of truth and country. This extraordinary and eye-opening account of the Holocaust invites us all to bear witness.Occupied Warsaw, Summer 1940:Witold Pilecki, a Polish underground operative, accepted a mission to uncover the fate of thousands interned at a new concentration camp, report on Nazi crimes, raise a secret army, and stage an uprising. The name of the camp -- Auschwitz.Over the next two and half years, and under the cruellest of conditions, Pilecki's underground sabotaged facilities, assassinated Nazi officers, and gathered evidence of terrifying abuse and mass murder. But as he pieced together the horrifying Nazi plans to exterminate Europe's Jews, Pilecki realized he would have to risk his men, his life, and his family to warn the West before all was lost. To do so meant attempting the impossible -- but first he would have to escape from Auschwitz itself...

The narrative explores the moral and political dilemmas surrounding the Iraq war, highlighting Tony Blair's expectations of a swift transition to democracy in Iraq. Through a compelling lens, it examines the complexities and consequences of the decision to go to war, providing insights into the broader implications for Britain and its leadership. The author, a Costa Award winner, delves into the intricate realities faced by those involved, making it a thought-provoking read on the challenges of wartime decisions.

The narrative centers on Fritz Bauer, a Jewish lawyer who, after World War II, dedicated himself to prosecuting Nazi war criminals in Germany. Confronted by a nation reluctant to confront its past, Bauer's quest became a pivotal struggle against the amnesia surrounding the Holocaust. Drawing from extensive research, including unpublished family papers and interviews, the book highlights his efforts to bring notorious figures like Adolf Eichmann to justice. It reveals a compelling Cold War story of resilience and moral courage in the face of overwhelming opposition.

Set in post-World War II Germany, the narrative follows Fritz Bauer, a gay Jewish lawyer, as he confronts the unsettling reality of former Nazis occupying powerful positions while the nation seeks to forget the Holocaust. Driven by a deep commitment to justice, Bauer embarks on a relentless quest to hold these perpetrators accountable. Utilizing newly uncovered CIA files and personal documents, the story highlights his struggle to reclaim a nation and ensure that the atrocities of the past are not forgotten.