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A memoir of a survivor

Reviewed in Australia on 18 October 2020

I nearly didn’t read this book; another Holocaust story ? No!
It’s hard to believe that their was such cruelty placed on such lovely people. This story is told by an elderly man called Eddie Jacu. Beautifully written, with a moving humility it’s not full of hatred, it is filled with love and hope.
Each chapter is a story, lessons learned, a message for all and with a sense of humour. An easy read, easy to get into. You can feel the warmth of Eddie on each page.
A truly wonderful read.

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Sandie Mc

Happiest Man on Earth

Reviewed in Australia on 20 March 2021

Another book about the holocaust. I read it is a couple of hours. I am not sure the purpose of this book short of money.

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A memoir of a survivor

Reviewed in Australia on 18 October 2020

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Larry E. Manter

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Reviewed in Australia on 8 June 2021

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I think that this is a very admirable man … but the story has been told before (this is not a real criticism but it was too concerned with what happened and not what I was looking for which was why and how I could use that information myself). This is not to denigrate the author at all. I did expect a bit more from the book tho. I did not really feel that I could share in the why of his new (and very positive) outlook … but I may have not really have appreciated it fully perhaps, oddly enough, because of reading Victor Frankl’s book ‘Man’s Search for Meaning’.

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NAPHA

Life can be beautiful if you make it beautiful. It is up to you.

Reviewed in Australia on 7 October 2021

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I really appreciate you writing this book Eddie. It became one of the best books for me. I actually bought it without reading any reviews (I liked how he named the book) and surprisingly this is worth reading. I can’t imagine how tough his life had gone through it was so difficult, painful and he still call himself “the happiest man on earth” and yes he really is.

There’re so many great moments and inspirational lines from this book also very powerful, touching, heartbreaking and I was so sobbing uncontrollably 😭

Everyone should read!

(Update : Eddie Jaku has died at age 101 #12October2021. Rest In Peace, the happiest man on earth 🤍)

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Cynthia Howard

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Reviewed in Australia on 21 March 2022

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This book had me in tears often, mainly in sadness but for joy also. The suffering this man and his fellow inmates endured is beyond belief yet he did not allow this to destroy him as it so easily could. He was a happy man and made a great life for himself and his family. I bought this book because I saw him interviewed on TV and he so impressed me I had to read it. This book should be required reading at all schools for its educational value. He was a great man and I am so glad he chose my country to live in, we are a better country for having had him in it.

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Anastasia Makshakova

A beautiful story

Reviewed in Australia on 22 October 2021

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I agree with comments about similar stories having been shared before and it’s great to get that the manliest man on earth found encouragement not only to share his story with a wonderful perspective of what kept him going and helped survive the sorrows, but also from a perspective of a 100 yo man who had 75 years after that experience to enjoy the life for himself and for those dear to his heart. Even though it is not an easy story to tell, it is very well written to n and easy to follow. I would say it’s written very “light” if it’s appropriate to say. Read it with great pleasure in one go the day I received the delivery and hope other people will enjoy it as much as I did.

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Sarah Bacaller

Bravo, Eddie.

Reviewed in Australia on 17 June 2022

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Stories like Eddie’s are so important. His suffering and courage are staggering. He is open about his struggles but his emphasis is on hope and building a better future. This is the kind of book that makes you grateful for having read it.

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suz

This compassion to share with the world I am truly greatful that I have taken the time to read the happiest man on earth.....I too we'll take to the world to try and change a little...for little by little we can make a difference

Reviewed in Australia on 19 August 2020

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a This compassion to share with the world I am truly greatful that I have taken the time to read the happiest man on earth.....I too we'll take to the world to try and change a little...for little by little we can make a difference thankyou Eddie for your story

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A moving experience

Reviewed in Australia on 16 February 2021

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The author, Eddie Jaku, is 100 years old. His autobiography is an easy read, simply told, no embellishments needed because his life experiences are beyond our direst imaginings. The voice of truly stoic, faithful, respectful, genuinely happy person shines through on every page.
This book should be essential reading in every high school in Australia, indeed throughout the world. Essential reading for people contemplating marriage and children, to help them understand the importance of love and kindness in family life.
The message throughout is essentially about the danger and futility of hate vs the fullness of love. A truly beautiful life.

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Catherine

Wonderful. So full of hope.

Reviewed in Australia on 5 August 2020

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As this pandemic grips our country, it truly is time to spread this message of hope and kindness. In Eddies life, love and happiness are everything.

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donna

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Reviewed in Australia on 30 September 2021

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Eddie is an amazing gentleman who has lived through the worst war time experiences in brutal concentration camps, his entire family murdered…despite humiliation, torture, starvation, he survived. Choosing not to hate but to love his book tells a story of kindness and love as Eddie flourishes along with his beautiful wife and family…..living well at 100…

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