An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List

Jonathan Freedland

1 book referenced

Books by Jonathan Freedland

The Escape Artist

Referenced in 3 episodes

295: The Rise of the Nazis (Part 1)

January 16, 2023

Context:

Referenced when discussing their previous podcast episodes about Auschwitz - 'the story of the escape artist, the man who escaped from Auschwitz'

292: The Shadow of the Holocaust

January 05, 2023

Context:

This is the main book being discussed in the episode - Jonathan Freedland is the guest and his book chronicles the story of Rudolf Verba and Fred Wetzler's escape from Auschwitz

291: The Man Who Escaped Auschwitz

January 02, 2023

Context:

This is the main book being discussed throughout the episode. Tom reads from its opening and describes it as a 'completely gripping' account of Rudolf Vrba (Verber), the man who escaped Auschwitz. The hosts interview the author about the book, which tells the story of how Vrba escaped from Auschwitz and tried to warn the world about the Holocaust.