Measure of a Man: A Memoir
From Auschwitz Survivor to Presidents' Tailor
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Stefan Rudnicki
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He's been called "America's greatest living tailor" and "the most interesting man in the world." Now, for the first time, Holocaust survivor Martin Greenfield tells his whole, incredible life story.
Taken from his Czechoslovakian home at age 15 and transported to the Nazi concentration camp at Auschwitz with his family, Greenfield came face-to-face with "Angel of Death" Dr. Joseph Mengele and was divided forever from his parents, sisters, and baby brother. In haunting, powerful prose, Greenfield remembers his desperation and fear as a teenager alone in the death camp—and how an impulsive decision to steal an SS soldier's shirt dramatically altered the course of his life. He learned how to sew, and when he began wearing the shirt under his prisoner uniform, he learned that clothes possess great power and could even help save his life.
Measure of a Man is the story of a man who suffered unimaginable horror and emerged with a dream of success. From sweeping floors at a New York clothing factory to founding America's premier handmade suit company, Greenfield built a fashion empire. Now 86 years old and working with his sons, Greenfield has dressed the famous and powerful of Washington, DC and Hollywood, including Presidents Dwight Eisenhower, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama and celebrities Paul Newman, Martin Scorsese, Leonardo Di Caprio, and Jimmy Fallon.
Written with soul-baring honesty and, at times, a wry sense of humor, Measure of a Man is a memoir unlike any other—one that will inspire hope and renew faith in the resilience of man.
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- Linda T
- 28-04-22
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What a wonderful story. A man who survives the hellhole of the war and got to the USA and is thankful for everything they gave him. So glad he done so well for himself.. if anyone deserves it it’s him.
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- Sigrin
- 14-04-22
What a man.
What a journey Martin has been on.
His time in Auschwitz rather than destroy him has cemented his need to succeed for his father.
I love how allegiance to the Americans who liberated him from the camp and to the country that gave him a chance.
His faith and utter determination to succeed agents the odds is truly enlightening
Beautifully read by Stefan Rudnicki
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- Mrs Jackie Commissar
- 25-06-22
Wonderful story of heartache and happiness
The narrator was amazing and it was uplifting to hear how through such atrocities Martin showed the Nazis what the Jewish people are made of!
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- kirsty spicer
- 27-04-23
Fantastic Book
Great book full of emotions, so happy it worked out for him, such an inspirational story.
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- Jana Mazjane
- 07-08-15
Started listening and could not stop
A very inspiring story of a man who built a life of a respectable man inspite all the cruelties he lived through. An interesting plot, a pleasant voice and a perfect length of a book. A great read
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- Janet Jones
- 07-02-20
Awesome listen.
A very moving gripping story of a young boy beating the odds against the nazis and winning, by living a full and happy life with his wife, children and grandchildren plus making a name for himself in America. This story reduced me to tears in parts and made me laugh out loud as well. The narrator was extremely good.
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- Linda Brown
- 13-08-22
Heartbreaking story of a boy, but a good ending!
This is such a heartbreakingly sad story of a young boy who looses his family in the war. a very clever, hardworking and determined young man who takes us through his life and struggles to keep his promise to his father of keep on living! So well read, I didn't want it to finish! A boy come man, who has lost all who he loved and cared for one whom hos father, and mother would have been very proud of! Thankfully he goes on to enjoy the continued love of a family in the one he made when he married the love of his life!
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- Angela Banks
- 08-04-22
A very emotive book
Fascinating insight from the horrors of the holocaust to taking risks and making good! Excellent
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- Fraser
- 26-01-23
Amazing!
What a story! What a man! A great account into the horrors of the concentration camps to making a great success of one’s life!
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- Steven Waite
- 08-08-22
Very inspiring.
This man has had such an eventful life. I would highly recommend it to anyone.
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