{"id":123489,"date":"2025-01-20T07:00:27","date_gmt":"2025-01-20T12:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/?p=123489"},"modified":"2025-01-17T18:24:43","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T23:24:43","slug":"80th-anniversary-of-auschwitz-liberation-marked-by-the-release-of-kalman-leopold-surviving-mengeles-auschwitz-told-in-their-own-words","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/80th-anniversary-of-auschwitz-liberation-marked-by-the-release-of-kalman-leopold-surviving-mengeles-auschwitz-told-in-their-own-words\/","title":{"rendered":"80th Anniversary of Auschwitz Liberation Marked by the Release of &#8216;Kalman &amp; Leopold &#8211; Surviving Mengele&#8217;s Auschwitz,&#8217; told in their own words"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>VANCOUVER, B.C., Canada, Jan. 20, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; On January 27, 2025, the world will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. On this historic day, author Richard K. Lowy launches \u201dKalman and Leopold \u2013 Surviving Mengele\u2019s Auschwitz\u201d (ISBN: 978-1779410092), a powerful firsthand account of resilience and survival in the face of unimaginable evil, released by Tellwell Publishing.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/images\/25-0120-s2p-kalman-and-leopold-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"BOOK: Kalman and Leopold by Richard K. Lowy\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-123486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/images\/25-0120-s2p-kalman-and-leopold-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/images\/25-0120-s2p-kalman-and-leopold-800x600-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/images\/25-0120-s2p-kalman-and-leopold-800x600-200x150.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/><em>Image caption: \u201dKalman and Leopold \u2013 Surviving Mengele\u2019s Auschwitz\u201d by Richard K. Lowy.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This extraordinary book tells the true story of two young boys\u2014Leopold, the author\u2019s father, and his friend Kalman\u2014both twins from separate families, who were brought together in Auschwitz and became victims of Dr. Josef Mengele\u2019s brutal experiments. Separated from their twin sisters, the boys endured harrowing conditions in \u201cMengele\u2019s Zoo\u201d and witnessed the inner workings of the camp\u2019s hospital barracks and SS guard shack. Their bond and courage helped them survive the horrors that claimed millions.<\/p>\n<p>For six and a half months, Leopold became Kalman\u2019s protector, guiding him through the horrors of the guard shack with his sharp wit and unwavering courage. When the Russian Army liberated Auschwitz in January 1945, the boys were separated and presumed each other dead. For 56 years, Kalman searched for \u201chis Lipa,\u201d the boy who protected him.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why This Story Matters<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Eighty years after the liberation of Auschwitz, Holocaust survivors\u2019 voices are fading. Kalman and Leopold preserves an unparalleled perspective, offering firsthand insights into Mengele\u2019s experiments and the unique experiences of twin children imprisoned in Auschwitz. The book highlights not just the atrocities but also the extraordinary resilience of the human spirit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Timely Call to Action<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As antisemitism and Holocaust denial rise globally, Kalman and Leopold serves as both a warning and a call to preserve history. This anniversary is not just a remembrance\u2014it is a demand to confront hatred, uphold the truth, and educate future generations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Events Honoring the Release<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On January 27, commemorative events and discussions will take place worldwide to honor this milestone. The release of Kalman and Leopold will be central to these efforts, offering a deeply personal narrative that connects history to the ongoing fight against prejudice and oppression.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Praise for &#8220;Kalman &amp; Leopold&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cLowy\u2019s narrative technique immerses readers in the lived experiences of his subjects, making their pain, resilience, and humanity palpable in ways that transcend traditional historical documentation.\u201d &#8211; K.C. Finn for Readers\u2019 Favorite<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Author:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Richard K. Lowy, the son of Leopold, is an internationally acclaimed producer and creative director whose work has spanned collaborations with legendary artists and world leaders. His passion for preserving his father\u2019s history led him to create Leo\u2019s Journey: The Story of the Mengele Twins, a documentary narrated by EGOT-winning actor Christopher Plummer. (leosjourney.com) Lowy\u2019s dedication to honoring the voices of Holocaust survivors culminates in this deeply personal and historically significant book.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Availability \u2013 Book Launch \u2013 January 27, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cKalman &amp; Leopold \u2013 Surviving Mengele\u2019s Auschwitz\u201d launches January 27, 2025, on the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. Available through Amazon and all major online retailers.<\/p>\n<p>Let the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz\u2019s liberation inspire us to remember, reflect, and act\u2014because the lessons of the Holocaust are more urgent now than ever.<\/p>\n<p><strong>BOOK SUMMARY:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Author: Richard K. Lowy<\/p>\n<p>Email: authorpress@tellwell.ca<\/p>\n<p>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/kalmanandleopold.com\/\">https:\/\/kalmanandleopold.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Genre: History\/Biography<\/p>\n<p>Released: January 2025<\/p>\n<p>PAPERBACK: ISBN-13: 9781779410092<\/p>\n<p>Publisher: Tellwell ( <a href=\"https:\/\/tellwell.ca\/\">https:\/\/tellwell.ca\/<\/a> )<\/p>\n<p><em>Follow the author on social at:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kalmanandleopold\/\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kalmanandleopold\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/kalmanandleo\">https:\/\/x.com\/kalmanandleo<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@kalmanandleopold\">https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@kalmanandleopold<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61572175560587\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61572175560587<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VANCOUVER, B.C., Canada, Jan. 20, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; On January 27, 2025, the world will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. 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