{"product_id":"my-voice-tommy-schweiger-and-the-rest-is-history-paperback","title":"My Voice: Tommy Schweiger: And the Rest Is History - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eThe Fed\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTommy's book is part of the My Voice Project, a collection of firsthand accounts of Holocaust survivors and refugees from Nazi persecution who settled in the UK. Tommy was born in Berlin, left as a baby for London in 1939 with his family, and would grow up to have a successful business career.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe My Voice Project\u003c\/b\u003e is a unique initiative by The Fed, Manchester's leading social care charity serving the Jewish community. The My Voice Project empowers Holocaust survivors and refugees from Nazi persecution who settled in the UK to share their entire life stories including experiences before, during and after the war years. This project involves a bespoke methodological approach, producing books that preserve their unique voices. The My Voice Project ensures firsthand accounts are remembered and valued for future generations, highlighting the critical role of individual perspectives in ensuring a deeper historical understanding. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTommy Schweiger\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Berlin, Germany, in 1938. The Nazis had come to power five years earlier at a time when the Jewish population in Germany was less than one percent of the total population. Tommy was born just after the November Pogroms\/Kristallnacht, a brutal turning point for Germany's Jews which saw Nazis and ordinary citizens destroy synagogues, Jewish properties and cemeteries. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn August 1939, three days before the declaration of war, baby Tommy and his parents left Berlin by train, arriving at Waterloo Station in London, with only 10 shillings and a case full of nappies. The family settled in Manchester in 1943. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDespite his parents' struggles during his formative years, Tommy had a wonderful childhood. At 19, Tommy chose to return to Germany for a textile apprenticeship, which set him on a path to a successful career in the industry. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGrowing up as an only child, Tommy learnt that much of his family perished in the concentration camps. Tommy has recently uncovered more about his family history, including a surprising discovery of relatives in America, Argentina, Israel and France. Had it not been for the Holocaust, he would have had a large family. \u003cbr\u003eHaving his sons, grandchildren and relatives around the world, reminds Tommy how lucky his life has been, despite the hardship his parents and grandparents went through. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTommy's book is part of the My Voice book collection.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Fed is Manchester's leading social care charity serving the Jewish community. In June of 2021, The Fed were awarded the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service for the My Voice Project, the highest possible accolade for a voluntary sector group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 168\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.36 x 7.81 x 5.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 27, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52636741697843,"sku":"9781526192547","price":47.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/2Uai-zi4-E9781526192547.webp?v=1762278767","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/my-voice-tommy-schweiger-and-the-rest-is-history-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}