Night

By: Elie Wiesel

Narrated by: George Guidall

Length: 4 hrs and 17 mins

Publisher's summary

Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize and the Congressional Gold Medal, Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel offers an unforgettable account of Hitler's horrific reign of terror in Night. This definitive edition features a new translation from the original French by Wiesel's wife and frequent translator, Marion Wiesel.

Night is an unmistakably autobiographical account of the author's own gruesome experiences in Nazi Germany's death camps. Told through the eyes of 14-year-old Eliezer, the tragic fate of the Jews from the little town of Sighet unfolds with a heart-wrenching inevitability. Even as they are stuffed into cattle cars bound for Auschwitz, the townspeople refuse to believe rumors of anti-Semitic atrocities. Not until they are marched toward the blazing crematory at the camp's "reception center" does the terrible truth sink in.

Recounting the evils at Auschwitz and Buchenwald, Wiesel's enduring classic of Holocaust literature raises questions of continuing significance for all future generations: How could man commit these horrors, and could such an evil ever be repeated?

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©1972, 1985 Elie Wiesel
Originally published in 1958 by Les Editions de Minuit
Translation 2006 by Marion Wiesel
Preface to the New Translation 2006 Elie Wiesel
(P)2006 Recorded Books LLC

Critic reviews

"Elie Wiesel’s memoir of life in the Nazi death camps has been reissued with a new translation by Wiesel’s wife, Marion. Read by George Guidall, this new edition is a brilliant and haunting reminder of these horrific crimes, as well as a testament to Wiesel’s faith and resilience. Guidall is the ideal reader, and gives yet another masterful performance. Every word Guidall utters reminds the listener of the fear, the suffering, and the hatred Wiesel witnessed and experienced as he drew upon his every instinct to fight for survival. The audio edition also contains a new preface by Wiesel, as well as Guidall’s performance of Wiesel’s Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech. NIGHT is already a classic, and this audio edition is a superb complement to the text. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award." (AudioFile magazine)

"[A] slim volume of terrifying power." (The New York Times)

Amazing

I've been an audible member for several years. This may be one of my favorite all-around performances ever. The memoir is beautiful and sad and moving. George Guidall's narration is perfection. A must-listen for anyone who wants to make sure we remember.

Lest we forget..

His speech upon receiving his Noble Prize is timeless and especially needed now. Glad it was included.

AWESOME!

If you could sum up Night in three words, what would they be?

He's been there!

What other book might you compare Night to and why?

A Day in the Life of Ivan Dennisovitch -- a look into the darker parts of men's souls.

Have you listened to any of George Guidall’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No -- But I would listen again.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The whole book -- I was absolutely glued. It's not for the faint at heart, though.

Any additional comments?

If you are into WWII history, history of crime/punishment, or holocaust/gulag history, this should be in your collection.

A must read

A must read for everyone. A very ery deep and emotional account of the darkest time of 20th century!

The most moving book I have ever heard.

This book should be required reading in all high schools to awaken our sleeping youth. The message is deeply disturbing, yet also a very important one. The last chapters after the book itself is finished are so full of wisdom, faith, introspection--I can't put into words. Today's youth, instead of reading Harry Potter and The Hunger Games, need to read the true story of this courageous Jewish boy. Awesome story!!!!!!

A Must Read before the Reign of Trump

I have recently finished The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich and followed up with Night. Both books are very thought provoking and the parallels between those times and now are terrifying. Hitler's reign of power can only be called one of the darkest times in all of mankind's history. In the Rise and Fall, one gets an overview of the tyrant's reign and in Night, one gets a diary of life among the Jews and the atrocities that they were forced to endure. It is sickening to think that men could be so cruel to a fellow human being. In today's world, the many faces of hatred and prejudice are once again emboldened by one elected to lead the masses to the "promised land" and when he can't deliver, a new enemy will become the focus of the blame. This book, Night, is a reminder that we should never ever forget.

astonishing

This book is astonishing in its ability to capture the horror of Nazi occupation and the life of the people whose lives and spirits the occupation threatened to destroy- but also a glimmer of hope that kept some spirits alive. Hard to stomach but well worth the listen.

Fabulous book!

What did you love best about Night?

Night was a fascinating first-hand perspective of the holocaust. Though a relatively short book, it was well worth the cost. I appreciated the inclusion of the author’s Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech and notes at the end as much as the story itself.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The scene in which Eliezer lost the person who brought him through the whole ordeal after enduring so much already.

Witness

Wiesel doesn't see himself as a survivor nor lucky, but as a witness to the horrors of the Nazi death camps. He tells of the psychological toll on the prisoners; sons willing to kill their own fathers for a piece of bread or stepping over dead bodies as if it were nothing. This story gives the human face of war not the sanitized statics.

Incredible story!

The narrator did an exceptional job and the author blew me away. I couldn't stop listening!