As a teenager, Eddie Jaku’s life was shattered during the horrors of Kristallnacht. Surviving brutal concentration camps like Auschwitz and Buchenwald, he lost everything—his family, friends, and freedom—but never his will to live. Despite enduring unimaginable suffering, Eddie made a promise to always smile in gratitude for the life he reclaimed. Now, at 100, he shares his inspiring story of resilience and hope, offering powerful lessons on friendship, tolerance, and kindness. In The Happiest Man on Earth, Eddie reflects on how to lead a life filled with meaning and joy, even in the darkest of times.
Can Eddie’s extraordinary story help us all find hope, even in the most challenging circumstances?
