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Eleonora Szafran - Number 77. Fighter and Survivor of Auschwitz
Description
An extraordinary and deeply moving account of life in Auschwitz concentration camp, this volume presents the memoirs of Tadeusz “Teddy” Pietrzykowski—boxer, prisoner, and witness to history.
Before the outbreak of the Second World War, Pietrzykowski was a talented young boxer. In June 1940, he was deported to KL Auschwitz in the first transport of Polish political prisoners. Inside the camp, he fought dozens of boxing matches—often against stronger, better-nourished opponents—risking his life each time. His victories not only secured additional food, which he shared with fellow inmates, but also became a source of hope and moral strength for others. In time, he earned the informal title of the “all-weights champion of KL Auschwitz.”
Based on Pietrzykowski’s handwritten notes and complemented by commentary from his daughter, Eleonora Szafran, this book offers a unique, personal perspective on camp reality. It vividly portrays the daily struggle for survival, as well as the solidarity, courage, and resistance that helped prisoners endure unimaginable conditions.
More than a biography, this is a powerful testimony to resilience and the preservation of human dignity. By finally bringing Pietrzykowski’s long-unpublished memoirs to readers, the book restores an important voice to history and offers a compelling insight into the human experience within Nazi concentration camps.