{"title":"József Debreczeni","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the compelling works of József Debreczeni, a remarkable author known for his unique insights and gripping narrative style. His collection, featuring titles like \u003cem\u003eCold Crematorium\u003c\/em\u003e, delves deeply into the genres of Biography \u0026amp; Memoir, offering readers a captivating glimpse into fascinating lives and extraordinary experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJózsef Debreczeni has a unique ability to weave personal stories with historical context, providing an engaging and thought-provoking reading experience. His books not only tell the stories of individuals but also shed light on broader themes and issues, making his work not just informative, but deeply impactful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a fan of Biography \u0026amp; Memoir or simply looking for a powerful story, the works of József Debreczeni are sure to leave a lasting impression. Dive into his writings to discover a world of intricate details and profound reflections.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cold-crematorium","title":"Cold Crematorium","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lost classic of Holocaust literature translated for the first time—from journalist, poet and survivor József Debreczeni.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA literary diamond... A holocaust memoir worthy of Primo Levi\u003c\/em\u003e THE TIMES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA masterpiece\u003c\/em\u003e NEW STATESMAN\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen József Debreczeni arrived in Auschwitz in 1944, had he been selected to go 'left', his life expectancy would have been approximately forty-five minutes. One of the 'lucky' ones, he was sent to the 'right', which led to twelve horrifying months of incarceration and slave labour in a series of camps, ending in the 'Cold Crematorium'—the so-called hospital of the forced labour camp Dörnhau, where prisoners too weak to work were left to die.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDebreczeni beat the odds and survived. Very soon he committed his experiences to paper in \u003cem\u003eCold Crematorium\u003c\/em\u003e, one of the harshest and powerful indictments of Nazism ever written. This haunting memoir, rendered in the precise and unsentimental prose of an accomplished journalist, compels the reader to imagine human beings in circumstances impossible to comprehend intellectually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFirst published in Hungarian in 1950, it was never translated due to the rise of McCarthyism, Cold War hostilities and antisemitism. This important eyewitness account that was nearly lost to time will be available in fifteen languages, finally taking its rightful place among the great works of Holocaust literature more than seventy years after it was first published.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45691677311212,"sku":"9781787334649","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781787334649.jpg?v=1725547513"},{"product_id":"cold-crematorium-by-jozsef-debreczeni-9781784878887","title":"Cold Crematorium","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCold Crematorium\u003c\/em\u003e, a lost classic of Holocaust literature, has been translated into English for the first time, 70 years after its original publication. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJózsef Debreczeni, the author, was not only a journalist and poet but also a survivor of the Holocaust. 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