Elie Wiesel, the Nobel prize-winning writer, was the most influential person to bring the world’s attention to the enormity of the Holocaust. His many books and speeches bore witness to Nazi genocide and led to his preeminent role as a human rights activist.
In this new and fascinating biography, Elie Wiesel: Confronting the Silence author Joseph Berger draws upon prodigious research and interviews with family, friends and scholars to answer the question: how did this modest man, a Hasidic Jewish student and survivor of Auschwitz, become such a revered figure on the world stage, a bestselling author and moral compass for our era? And what is his legacy for the 21st Century?
Join us for a special conversation with author Joseph Berger moderated by Regina Gil, Founder and Executive Director of the Gold Coast Arts Center.
Praise for Elie Wiesel: Confronting the Silence
“Deeply engrossing and moving, this splendid biography gives us the remarkable man behind the tortured face.” – New York Journal of Books
“An indispensable touchstone.”— Julia M. Klein, Forward
This event is FREE to attend but you must RSVP. You may purchase an autographed copy of the book for $26. Click HERE to purchase the book.
Photo credit: Brenda Berger