Authors and Illustrators Database

Born: 08/07/1921  Krakow, Poland
Died: 11/14/2012
Parents: Gitel and Jacob Offen
Spouse: Hyla Selma Offen
Children: Jerry, Gail
Address(es):
Interred:
Beth Abraham Cemetery
Ferndale, MI 48322

Image	Title	Genre	Audience	Publisher	Date
	When Hope Prevails	Non Fiction	Adult	Livonia, MI: First Page Publications	2005

What is the aim or goal of your writing: I have always wanted to write my memoirs, but was afraid of having to relive my horrible past living under the Nazi regime. I endured cruelty in ghettos, labor camps, slave labor and concentration camps for almost 6 years. But I wanted the world to know the truth. And there are so many people (especially the younger generation) who have a limited knowledge of World War II and the heroics of American soldiers. So I spent 2 years writing this book.

May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: No

I have been a speaker at the Holocaust Memorial Center as well as the National Holocaust Museum in Washington DC. I have also spoken to numerous high schools and colleges in Michigan, as well as book clubs and various civic organizations. I feel it is important to tell my story to different generations.

Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: Yes

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MeLCat Links:
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