One of the best books I've read in a really long time. I loved the first book in this series, Happiest Man on Earth, so was very excited to get a copy of this one. Definitely recommend it to everyone!

A powerful yet uplifting account of an Australian-based holocaust survivor. I've read so many survivor stories and they never fail to stop me in my tracks to consider the inhumanity and incomprehensibility of the horror. This book is no different. However, Mr Maisel's account is filled with an ineffable optimism throughout. The final chapters and reflections show him to be an extremely kind and generous person with a regard for humanity that is exceptional; particularly given what he endured. I'm so pleased he recorded his account and has been instrumental in ensuring that the testimonies of so many survivors have been documented and preserved.

Thanks to NetGalley and Pan MacMillan Australia for the opportunity to read this book.