{"title":"Leon Leyson","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the poignant and inspiring story of \u003cem\u003eLeon Leyson\u003c\/em\u003e, a remarkable author whose life experiences have touched readers worldwide. Known primarily for his memoir, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Boy on the Wooden Box\u003c\/strong\u003e, Leon shares his incredible journey as one of the youngest survivors on Oskar Schindler’s list during the Holocaust. This gripping biography invites readers into the harrowing yet hopeful narrative of Leon's childhood, offering a perspective that is at once heart-wrenching and uplifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLeon Leyson's writings serve as an invaluable historical account that educates and moves readers of all ages. His memoir not only illuminates the past but also exemplifies resilience and the power of human compassion. Perfect for those interested in Biography and Memoir, Leyson's works are essential additions for anyone seeking to understand the depths of courage in the face of overwhelming adversity. Embark on a journey through history with Leon Leyson and experience a story that will stay with you long after the last page is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-boy-on-the-wooden-box-by-leon-leyson-9781471119682","title":"The Boy on the Wooden Box","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeon Leyson (born Leib Lezjon) was only ten years old when the Nazis invaded Poland and his family was forced to relocate to the Krakow ghetto. With incredible luck, perseverance, and grit, Leyson was able to survive the sadism of the Nazis, including that of the demonic Amon Goeth, commandant of Plaszow, the concentration camp outside Krakow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUltimately, it was the generosity and cunning of one man, a man named Oskar Schindler, who saved Leon Leyson's life, and the lives of his mother, his father, and two of his four siblings, by adding their names to his list of workers in his factory—a list that became world renowned: Schindler's List.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis, the only memoir published by a former Schindler's List child, perfectly captures the innocence of a small boy who goes through the unthinkable. Most notable is the lack of rancour, the lack of venom, and the abundance of dignity in Mr Leyson's telling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Boy on the Wooden Box\u003c\/em\u003e is a legacy of hope, a memoir unlike anything you've ever read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46846018027756,"sku":"9781471119682","price":22.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/21420133482711.jpg?v=1758902939"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/leon-leyson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}