Alter Wiener's father was brutally murdered on September 11, 1939 by the German invaders of Poland. Alter was then a boy of 13. At the age of 15 he was deported to Blechhammer, a Forced Labor Camp for Jews, in Germany. He survived five camps. Upon liberation by the Russian Army on May 9, 1945, Alter weighed 80 lbs as reflected on the book's cover. Alter Wiener is one of the very few Holocaust survivors still living in Portland, Oregon. He moved to Oregon in 2000 and since then he has shared his life story with over 800 ...
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Alter Wiener's father was brutally murdered on September 11, 1939 by the German invaders of Poland. Alter was then a boy of 13. At the age of 15 he was deported to Blechhammer, a Forced Labor Camp for Jews, in Germany. He survived five camps. Upon liberation by the Russian Army on May 9, 1945, Alter weighed 80 lbs as reflected on the book's cover. Alter Wiener is one of the very few Holocaust survivors still living in Portland, Oregon. He moved to Oregon in 2000 and since then he has shared his life story with over 800 audiences (as of April, 2013) in universities, colleges, middle and high schools, Churches, Synagogues, prisons, clubs, etc. He has also been interviewed by radio and TV stations as well as the press. Wiener's autobiography is a testimony to an unfolding tragedy taking place in WWII. Its message illustrates what prejudice may lead to and how tolerance is imperative. This book is not just Wiener's life story but it reveals many responses to his story. Hopefully, it will enable many readers to truly understand such levels of horror and a chance to empathize with the unique plight of the Holocaust victims. Feel free to visit my website ... for more information including links.
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Alter Wiener's From A Name to A Number is an extraordinary book. This book ought to be read by the widest audiences and of all ages. Alter was blessed with a strong foundation instilled in him by his parents, however, at thirteen years old his life took a most horrible turn at the hands of the Nazis. Many life's lessons are to be found within the book's covers and are profound and will be valuable to persons of all stations in life. In Moshe Oster's letter to Alter he offers this bit of wisdom. "...Remember that property acquired by man can be lost at any time. The real property of man is his character..." Mr. Oster's letter contains so many character building elements, it behooves readers to read, reflect, re-read, and study his message to Alter. How amazing this young man perceived who Alter was and wrote this most fortunate letter to this studious young Israeli soldier whom he had never met. It is truly amazing that after Alter's horrifying experiences beginning at thirteen years old and certainly continued for a number of years yet he has approached his fellow man with tolerance and compassion and a plea for peace. Bitterness and strong resentment would be an easy way out, however this eats at a man's soul, then he most certainly loses. I feel most fortunate to have met and been in Alter's presence March 2003.
