Sidney Finkel, Sevek and the Holocaust: The Boy who Refused to Die (2006)

This Holocaust memoir is told from the perspective of eight-year-old Sevek, capturing the emotions of a boy who loses his home, his family and ultimately his humanity by the time he reaches the age of fourteen. This 2nd Edition includes a new chapter about Sevek’s return to Buchenwald 66 years after liberation, as well as new-found information learned during this visit. This book has been used as part of the Holocaust curriculum in hundreds of middle schools across the country, and Finkel has shared his story with thousands of students, relaying a message of tolerance, hope and love. Sevek and the Holocaust, The Boy Who Refused to Die received positive reviews from the Kirkus Review and Writer’s Digest. Sidney Finkel received the Philip K Weiss Award for Storytelling for Peace and Human Rights in 2013. Learn more about Sidney Finkel’s work with schools and education at his website http://holocaustspeaker.com/ or contact him at s341f@aol.com Like his Author Page on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SevekTheBoy/