This incredible true story is both a witness to the Holocaust through Polish eyes and the story of how Henry Zguda, a Polish (Catholic) competitive swimmer, survives Auschwitz and Buchenwald concentration camps by his wits, humor, luck, and friends. At times humorous, always gut-honest, this account fills a huge gap in historical accounts of Poles during World War II. Katrina Shawver met Henry in 2002 when she wrote for the Arizona Republic and after one meeting offered to write his story. They soon became close friends and friendship remains a theme throughout. Relevant history is woven into the account, resulting in a unique perspective of both Jewish and Polish suffering in Nazi-occupied Poland. Henry’s story is backed by authentic documents and photos reprinted throughout the book, combined with meticulous research, that includes a trip to Poland and Germany in 2013. Read why so many people are calling this a “must read” and “an important addition to Holocaust literature." Winner of: 2018 Arizona Authors Association Literary Contest – First Place for Published Nonfiction 2018 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award – Silver for Biography 2017 The Wishing Shelf Book Awards (UK) – Gold for Adult Nonfiction 2018 Reader Views Literary Awards – Winner in Four categories: First Place Biography, First Place Regional, Best Nonfiction Book of the Year, Best Regional Book of the Year 2018 Feathered Quill Book Award – Second Place for Historical 2017 Advice Books (Italy) – Voted Best of 2017