Book Details

• Publisher: PAN

• Author: Eddie Jaku

• Language: English

• Edition: 2022

• ISBN: 9781529066364

• Pages: 208

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.2 x 0.7 inches

About the Book

The Happiest Man on Earth is an extraordinary memoir by Holocaust survivor Eddie Jaku, who endured the unimaginable horrors of Buchenwald, Auschwitz, and a Nazi death march, yet chose to live a life filled with hope, joy, and kindness.

Eddie Jaku, once proud to call himself a German, saw his world collapse in November 1938 when he was arrested and sent to a concentration camp. Over the next seven years, he lost his family, friends, and homeland, but he never lost his faith in humanity. Instead, he made a vow to smile every day and to find happiness even in the darkest of times.

In this powerful and deeply moving book, Eddie shares his story not only as a tribute to those who were lost but also as a reminder that life can still be beautiful if we choose to make it so. Described by The Times as “Australia’s answer to Captain Tom,” his memoir shines with messages of resilience, love, mutual support, and the extraordinary strength of the human spirit.

Both heartbreaking and hopeful, The Happiest Man on Earth is more than just a Holocaust memoir—it is an inspiring guide to finding joy, gratitude, and meaning in life, no matter the circumstances.