The Happiest Man on Earth: The Beautiful Life of an Auschwitz Survivor – A New York Times Bestseller with Timeless Lessons on Gratitude and Hope

Reading The Happiest Man on Earth was a deeply emotional and inspiring experience. Eddie Jaku’s life story is filled with unimaginable hardship, yet his words are full of kindness, resilience, and hope. Despite surviving one of history’s darkest times, he somehow came out with a stronger belief in the goodness of people. Each short chapter offers powerful lessons on choosing gratitude and love, even in the face of hate and suffering. What stood out to me most was the warmth and sincerity in Eddie’s voice—it feels like sitting down with a wise grandfather who wants you to live a good life. This book left me reflecting on how I treat others and what I take for granted. It’s a quick read, but the impact lingers long after. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for perspective, strength, or simply a beautiful story of human courage.

Enjoyed this book and learned a lot. It was well written and I especially appreciated the addition of real pictures. Great quality book.

Greatest Holocaust book I have read to date, and I have bought and read a lot of them. I actually read the entire book today, because I just couldn't put it down. Here is what makes this book great: 1, he takes difficult experiences, and turns them into practical lessons. A lot Holocaust stories tell what people went through, but not from the approach that this book does. 2, he speaks to the reader in a way connects you with him, as much as it is possible to through a book. And, he doesn't speak in a way that makes you feel pity for him, but gives a certain strength. 3, though it's 200 pages, it's an easy read. Very captivating. Hard to put down.

A very informative read. Story told very well

Being a child of the Holocaust (in a way - my parents escaped Austria just as it was being taken over and had to make a life in a totally new country - but I lost two aunts and one set of grandparents, while the other grandparents survived a work camp) I have been obsessed more than most with the horrors of WWII and the Nazis. I have read quite a few books on the war and the Nazis and a number of books on Auschwitz, in particular. I think this may be the last book on Auschwitz I will read for a while. It just affects me so much. This book is not a literary masterpiece, but written well enough for a person who survived the horrors of the camps and is not a professional writer. It is completely first person narrative, with no dialogue whatsoever. It comes across as totally genuine. At first I was relieved in that he seemed to escape the worst horrors of the camps. But then he eventually ended up in Auschwitz and recounted horrors there that I had not read about before. It really can be hard for me to read. He seems to have remembered so many details that I find it extraordinary. That probably is a result of his very scientific and well organized thought processes. I didn't give the book five stars for two reasons. The writing was adequate, but not outstanding. But most of all, I think the book got too preachy. The fact that having a friend who was there, after he lost his whole family, and how that kept him going is certainly something that he should relate to us. Likewise, the amount of damage a body can take and still survive when there is a positive attitude, I.e. mind over matter, is another very good point. Likewise, the idea that survival is, in essence, a way to win against evil like the Nazis. These are all very good points. But I think that the author went overboard in talking about these things. The book is what I would imagine his inspirational speeches are like. I think there could have been a little less of that and this would still have had a great impact. But four stars is still a very positive review and I highly recommend this, especially to people who don't know what being in Auschwitz was like.

It was a nice find and I enjoyed it. The book is easy to read, has nice short stories, and subtle reminders of what made his life worth living.

Eddie’s survival was an ordained act of God, as is this wonderful book. Read and find the true secrets of a happy and successful life. Cast your gifts of love and happiness upon the waters and they shall be returned to you 30, 60, 100 fold. You can never out give God! Signed by a friend of Eddie’s

Absolutely adore this book. The content is inspiring and the book is of excellent quality and price.

Ein bewegendes und schönes Buch, das die Geschichte von Menschen erzählt, die viel Leid erfahren haben, aber trotz harter Umstände weiterleben wollten. Die Liebe des Protagonisten zu seinen Eltern und seine Hilfsbereitschaft machen ihn zu einer inspirierenden Figur. Allerdings hinterließ das Buch auch Traurigkeit in mir, da ich die Perspektive des Autors zu den Geschehnissen in Palästina vermisste – besonders, da Juden selbst unter den Nazis litten. Wie konnten sie Ähnliches tun? Das Buch regt zum Nachdenken über menschliche Natur und die Wiederholung der Geschichte an, bleibt aber dennoch eine Geschichte voller Hoffnung und Menschlichkeit.

Everybody should read this book. It is worth every page of it

Fantastic read

The book is great but I received soft cover though I paid for hard

Wow what an amazing read! I bought it to read before travelling to Poland shortly, and I’m hoping to visit Auschwitz. I highly recommend reading this book. It’s a very easy read, and so well written. What a story, how Eddie survived what he did is beyond me! He gives great advice on never giving up hope, being a kind, polite human being!