
The Happiest Man on Earth
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Winner of the Abia Biography of the Year 2021.
Life can be beautiful if you make it beautiful. It is up to you.
Eddie Jaku always considered himself a German first, a Jew second. He was proud of his country. But all of that changed in November 1938, when he was beaten, arrested and taken to a concentration camp.
Over the next seven years, Eddie faced unimaginable horrors every day, first in Buchenwald, then in Auschwitz, then on a Nazi death march. He lost family, friends, his country.
Because he survived, Eddie made the vow to smile every day. He pays tribute to those who were lost by telling his story, sharing his wisdom and living his best possible life. He now believes he is the 'happiest man on earth'.
Published as Eddie turns 100, this is a powerful, heart-breaking and ultimately hopeful memoir of how happiness can be found even in the darkest of times.
Shortlisted for the Aba Nielsen Book Booksellers' Choice - Adult Non-Fiction Book of the Year 2021.
Shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards for Non-Fiction 2021.
Longlisted for Matt Richell Award for New Writer of the Year 2021.
- Listening Length4 hours and 54 minutes
- Audible release date28 July 2020
- LanguageEnglish
- ASINB08DRVDZGH
- VersionUnabridged
- Program TypeAudiobook
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Product details
Listening Length | 4 hours and 54 minutes |
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Author | Eddie Jaku |
Narrator | Jacek Koman |
Whispersync for Voice | Ready |
Audible.com.au Release Date | 28 July 2020 |
Publisher | Macmillan Australia Audio |
Program Type | Audiobook |
Version | Unabridged |
Language | English |
ASIN | B08DRVDZGH |
Best Sellers Rank | 6 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) 1 in Military History (Audible Books & Originals) 1 in Jewish Holocaust History 1 in Biographies of Jewish People |
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Reviewed in Australia on 7 October 2021
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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.
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 🤍)

Reviewed in Australia on 7 October 2021
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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I have been consumed with hatred and anger all my life because of what the anti- semites did, but this book has assuaged my anger sonewhat and I am grateful to the author for easing my pain.
I highly recommend this book.



This is a book that I got totally absorbed in one rainy Sunday afternoon. Eddie took me on what was an uncomfortable journey at times, but it was a trip worth taking, and I actually enjoyed the destination. I usually steer clear of memoirs, and I certainly don’t re-read many books, I’m so pleased I read The Happiest Man on Earth though. This really is a special book, one I shall return to many times due to its underlying, inspirational message. It’s a true story that deserves to be heard. I think it would wrong of me to even try to summarise this incredible book, Eddie is the only one who can truly convey his experiences, and in my opinion, everyone should read what he felt compelled to write towards the end of his amazing life.
In closing, I would just like to add that I hope my review has piqued your interest, and that you’ll be inspired to invest in a copy for yourself. I’m sure that after reading and digesting it’s contents, you’ll want to also tell your family and friends about it, and encourage them to read it too. You know, the world around us can sometimes be a cruel, uncompromising place, but if more and more people could bring about a positive change in themselves, and evolve to gain the dignity, compassion and positive outlook demonstrated by this man, then planet earth would become such a better place to live.
📖+📚= 😊
