Make It Count

Name: Make It Count
Brand: Little, Brown Book Group
SKU: 9780751579925
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An extraordinary 100-year-old man’s 9 lessons for living a life to be proud of

By Benjamin Ferencz

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( 1,290 ratings, 131 reviews)

Summary

Make It Count by Benjamin Ferencz is a compelling memoir that delves into the life of the last surviving prosecutor from the Nuremberg Trials. The author recounts his journey from a childhood in New York to his pivotal role in prosecuting major Nazi war criminals, reflecting on justice, humanity, and the importance of making a difference.
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This book may appeal to you if you are inspired by stories of resilience and dedication, as it chronicles the life and career of an influential figure in international law and justice.

Make It Count

100-year-old Benjamin Ferencz is the last surviving prosecutor of the Nuremberg Trials, where he prosecuted 22 leading Nazis. MAKE IT COUNT follows the story of Ben's life, and each chapter includes his learnings on how we can all make the most of ours - from the subjects of ambition and determination, to happiness and love.

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'I don't know where to stop praising Benny and this amazing book...' - HEATHER MORRIS, The Tattooist of Auschwitz

'This book...is the stuff folk tales are made of. How wonderful that sometimes they are true' - MARTIN FREEMAN

What a century of life experience can teach us about happiness, ambition, courage, love and how to make the most of the lives we've been given.

How many people do you know grew up as a poor immigrant in America during the Great Depression, won a scholarship to Harvard Law School, landed on the beaches of Normandy on D Day, were present at the liberation of concentration camps including Buchenwald, Mauthausen and Flossenburg, held leading Nazis to account at the Nuremberg trials and have fought for an International Criminal Court to hold war criminals to account the world over?

Now you know one.

Benjamin Ferencz turned 100 in 2020. In this extraordinary book, he shares his remarkable life story and the nine humble, compelling, and life-affirming lessons he's learned along the way that we can all harness for ourselves.

'Warm, wise and inspiring - a book for our times by one of the world's most remarkable human beings' - PHILIPPE SANDS, author of East West Street and The Ratline

'Ferencz is a true survivor and Mensch! He has wonderful humour, patience and gratitude. The book is a "must read"' - DR EDITH EGER, author of The Choice and The Gift

'This is a life-affirming and beautiful book from a great human being. There are simple truths here to treasure' - BART VAN ES, author of The Cut Out Girl

'I read this in one go and it felt like moments... Here is wisdom stripped to the necessary minimum - spare but nutritious. This is the good stuff.' - NEIL OLIVER

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Make It Count by Benjamin Ferencz is highly praised for its inspirational and insightful portrayal of the author's life journey. Readers appreciate his dedication to justice and human rights, highlighting his work as a Nuremberg prosecutor and his advocacy for global peace. The memoir is considered a powerful and moving account of resilience, integrity, and the human spirit.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780751579925

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 January 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sphere

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 106.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 103g

Pages: 160

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About the Author

Benjamin Ferencz was born in 1920 in a country that no longer exists. He is a graduate of Harvard Law School and was awarded their medal of freedom in 2014 (the only previous recipient had been Nelson Mandela). He was a prosecutor at the Nuremberg Trials in 1946, led efforts to return property to Holocaust survivors after the war, participated in reparations negotiations between Israel and West Germany, and he was essential in the establishment of the International Criminal Court. He has four children by his wife Gertrude, who was his highschool sweetheart and who sadly passed away in 2019. He turned 100 in March 2020.