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Night

By: Elie Wiesel
Narrated by: George Guidall
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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?

©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

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"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)

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Grateful

So very grateful he shared his life with others. The world will not forget. Blessings

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Awesome story

An incredible story about an incredible man and his life. all the he went through as a child in yet he lived through it. what an incredible story of resilience.

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Great Book

Loved it, great reader. His reading is perfect for this book. Recommend it to everyone.

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Made me weep.

I'm supposed to enter a minimum of 15 words. There are no words. Let's just hope the world will read this historical account, so this will never happen again.

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Everyone should read this book. #Alllivesmatter

This was a powerful story that shook me yo my core. I clung to every word waiting for more news of yet another senseless death. Hard to believe this happen not so long ago. I'm amazed at how soon we forget.

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Powerful And Deeply Moving

What made the experience of listening to Night the most enjoyable?

The emotional performance by George Guidall.

What other book might you compare Night to and why?

Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl

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I was shocked by how optimistic and in denial they were in the beginning, actually turning down escape. Also, shocked how quickly things went from "normal" to "horror" literally overnight.

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To comprehend unscaled horror from a child's viewpoint brings tears and sorrow to my body and soul. No man, woman or child should have to see such suffering. I admire your father greatly for suffering so much for you. Surely he longed for his wife but knew his young son still needed guidance. He did endure to the end for you. There are many on this earth who do not have even that in their young lives. Your story stays we me now forever.

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Very Good Engaging Narrator and Story

I needed to listen to this for my Work Lit class. I'm a computer engineer, so literature isn't supposed to really be my thing, but I found this book very important for me to read. We should never forget what happened during this time in our world's history so that we make sure that it never happens again.

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Exceptional reading of Night!

I've read this text two other times. The audio added that much more intensity to this incredible narrative. I recommend it!

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heart-rending

loved this book! loved the rendering of the book too. the emotions just flow through each and every sentance

just can't imagine anyone going through such horror. I really do not have any words other than totally heart-rending and hope we do not fo over such a phase ever!!!!

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