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The Escape Artist

Author: Jonathan Freedland

Referenced in 3 episodes

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Episodes Referencing This Book

January 16, 2023

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

January 05, 2023

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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

January 02, 2023

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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.