{"title":"Frank Krake","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the compelling world of \u003cem\u003eFrank Krake\u003c\/em\u003e, a dedicated author whose works have captivated readers with their depth and authenticity. Specialising in the genres of biography and memoir, Krake brings true stories to life with a narrative style that is both engaging and enlightening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is \u003cstrong\u003eThe Last Survivor\u003c\/strong\u003e, a powerful account that delves into the harrowing experiences of those who have faced unimaginable challenges. With meticulous research and attention to detail, Krake provides readers with insight into the resilience and spirit of the human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrank Krake's books are more than just accounts of the past; they are reminders of the strength and courage found in the face of adversity. Each book in this collection provides a window into history and the lives of individuals who have left an indelible mark on the world. Explore his works to uncover stories that not only inform but also inspire.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-last-survivor-by-frank-krake-9781841885261","title":"The Last Survivor","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for readers of \u003ci\u003eLast Stop Auschwitz\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Volunteer\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Tattooist of Auschwitz\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'This is an extraordinary biography. A gripping narrative that opens as derring-do wartime escape drama rapidly turns into a horror story about man's inhumanity to man...Important and unforgettable'\u003c\/b\u003e — JONATHAN DIMBLEBY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe awe-inspiring and gripping true story of the young man who survived not one, but three concentration camps, only—in the final days of the war—to be bombed while aboard a Nazi prison boat.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStowed away on top of a train, twenty-year-old Wim Aloserij escapes the obligatory work camps in Nazi-ruled Germany in 1943. The young man from Amsterdam then goes into hiding on a farm—sleeping in a wooden chest hidden underground. But it's not to last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the cover of night, Wim is captured during a raid and transported to the infamous Gestapo prison in Amsterdam. There, his life changes forever as he is thrown into the nightmare of the Holocaust and transported to Camp Amersfoort—the first of three concentration camps he must endure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on the lessons he learned as a child as the victim of an alcoholic and abusive father, Wim is forced to adapt quickly and urgently to his hellish surroundings. However, it is with the end of the war in sight, that Wim must draw on every last strength he has when he finds himself caught in the very centre of Allied-Nazi crossfire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAt the age of 94, Wim finally felt ready to tell his incredible story, which he kept secret for most of his life.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eA true story of bravery, courage and resilience, \u003ci\u003eThe Last Survivor\u003c\/i\u003e will leave you amazed by one young man's determination—against the odds—to survive.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46846411702508,"sku":"9781841885261","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/21751643482843.jpg?v=1758909592"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/frank-krake.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}