Poland, 1941.
Sixteen-year-old Harry Haft is sent to Auschwitz.
When he is forced to fight against other inmates for the amusement of the SS officers, Haft shows extraordinary strength and courage, and a determination to survive.
As the Soviet Army advances in April 1945, he makes a daring escape from the Nazis.
After negotiating the turmoil of postwar Poland, Haft immigrates to the United States and establishes himself as a professional prizefighter, remaining undefeated until he faces heavy-we.
Selfmadehero The boxer: the true story of holocaust survivor harry haft, paperback/reinhard kleist
