Innocence & Reality: A Miraculous Journey of Faith and Family During WWII - Softcover

Mathew E. Sikorski

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1881099415 ISBN 13: 9781881099413

Publisher: M.E. Sikorski, 2006

Synopsis

The true story of a family working together to survive the most difficult of circumstances. It recounts the journey of a boy and his dog from the burning city of Warsaw to liberation by the American Army during World War II. Dr. Mathew Sikorski's survival of the Holocaust will astound you with a series of miraculous occurrences which allowed him to escape death again and again. He provides insight into the experience of millions of people who had their lives derailed by the Nazi invasion of their homeland. Although most people are familiar with the losses suffered by six million Jewish people, few are aware of the similar tragedies suffered by the rest of the population, which this book addresses. Innocence and Reality provides a fascinating look into the human side of events which took place in Europe several decades ago, which were the background for many American immigrants. Dr. Sikorski not only made it through the Holocaust, but came to America to fulfill his destiny as a scientist, husband, father and ultimately, in the tradition of his parents, a teacher.

About this title

About the Author:

Mat Sikorski earned his B.S. and M.S. in Physics at the Illinois Institute of Technology. His Ph.D. was completed at the University of Manchester, England. As a Research Scientist, Mat began his professional career at Bell Telephone Laboratories in Murray Hill, New Jersey. He was awarded 11 patents in acoustics for his work. Later he moved to the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. Here he taught Applied Physics and conducted research in materials science for over thirty years. Dr. Sikorski lives in Atlanta, Georgia with his wife of 53 years, Barbara. They have three grown sons and a daughter-in-law.

Review:

Like its title, this memoir captures Sikorski's normal child-like exuberance and innocence that stand in stark contrast to the reality of that period. Without sensationalizing the miracle of his survival, Sikorski provides his readers with a real sense of being there. --Rebecca Rakoczy, Freelance Reporter, The Atlanta Journal and Constitution

This is an excellent book for Middle School students and older because it is written in clear, simple English and describes the experiences of someone their age. While filled with vivid descriptions of perilous escapes, it is never graphic. Rather, it leavens even the most harrowing experiences with a spirit of optimism, good humor, even whimsy. Descriptive, well-paced and concise, this book offers a distinctive glimpse into a moment in time long gone but impossible to forget. -Liliane Kshensky Baxter, Ph.D. Director Lillian and A.J. Weinberg Center for Holocaust Education --The William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum

About this edition

• Publisher: M.E. Sikorski
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1881099415
• ISBN 13: 9781881099413
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 145