The Boy from Block 66

By: Limor Regev

Narrated by: James Lawrence

Length: 5 hrs and 48 mins

Publisher's summary

He has endured more than any child ever should, but now he must survive Block 66.

January, 1945. Fourteen-year-old Moshe Kessler steps off the train at Buchenwald concentration camp with several hundred other children. Having endured the horrors of Auschwitz-Birkenau, lost touch with his entire family, and survived the death march in the freezing European winter, Moshe has seen more than his share of tragedy.

At Buchenwald, the new arrivals are assigned to their barracks. Kinder Block 66 is to be Moshe’s new home, but he doesn’t yet realize just how significant this placing will turn out to be. For just a short time later, the Germans decide to destroy the camp and send its remaining inmates to the death march once more—but they are not prepared for Buchenwald’s secret resistance, which rises up with one mission: to protect the camp’s children from harm.

This is the incredible true story of Moshe Kessler and Block 66—the children’s block that was at the forefront of one of the most shocking and inspiring stories of Holocaust survival.

©2022 Limor Regev (P)2022 eBookPro

Defending Peace and Happiness

Thank you to Limor Regev and Moshe Kessler for having the courage to share this story with the world. I understand, so much better now, the hatred and love of mankind. I hope that more and more people will continue to do all they can to share peace and choose joy.

The story was told from the author’s personal experience.

I disliked the narrator’s voice.
The author generalized/stereotyped the Gentiles living in his village. He considered all of them lazy, worthless, etc.

Thank you

Thank you for sharing your story. Very well written. #NeverAgain
#NeverForget we cannot repeat this kind of hate.

Better Understanding

I am 65 yrs old. My mother is Jewish. This book helped me to better understand why the state of Israel is so important to the Jewish people. Never again will they be physically removed from their homes because of their religion.

Very good!

A sad and disturbing story of a teen survivor of the Holocaust. The narrative was concise and the reader add the right amount of empathy and sympathy to the story.

Incredible Story

Incredible story and read well. We must never forget what happened. Thank you for documenting your story.

So very informative!!

I have a huge interest in World War 2 books that include survival stories!! All of the historical background was very informative!! I know I learned so much!! Everyone should listen/ read this book!!

Riveting narration

There is nothing I disliked about this recounting. This book gives a very detailed account of the atrocities committed by nazi germany and their sympathizers on the Jewish people of Europe. I was also fascinated to learn that Eli Weitzel (author of “Night”) and Moshe crossed paths on their way to freedom.
This also stands as a reminder that all Jews were not persecuted in the same way, and none of their experiences were the same or had the same effects.
I strongly recommend this audiobook to anyone wanting to understand a WWII Jews perspective, experiences, and the complicated emotions that result from such an indescribable time.
Five stars for the narration, the order in which the story was told, and how everything was out together overall. I also highly recommend reading “Night” if you haven’t.

Must read

If you have any desire to know how people survived the holocaust this is a must read.