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by Renaud Leblond

Monoray The Swimmer of Auschwitz: The Incredible True Story of the Olympic Hero Who | Paperback

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by Renaud Leblond

Monoray The Swimmer of Auschwitz: The Incredible True Story of the Olympic Hero Who | Paperback

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Discover the remarkable and true story of Alfred Nakache, a Jewish child from Constantine who overcame a childhood fear of water to become an Olympic swimmer for France, achieving a world record before facing unimaginable horror in Auschwitz. This book tells the unique, true story of a forgotten hero with remarkable power and simplicity.

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Chronicles the extraordinary true story of Alfred Nakache, subject of the Oscar-nominated short film Papillon.
Details his journey from being petrified of water to swimming for France at the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games.
Highlights his world record achievement in 1941.
Recounts his survival after being banned from the pool in 1943, deportation to Auschwitz, and continuing to swim in the camp's water reserves.
Written by Renaud Leblond.

Specifications

Author: Renaud Leblond
Binding: Paperback
Language: English (Also listed as English, French, English)
Print Length: 272 pages
Publication Date: August 14, 2025
ISBN-10: 1800962967
ISBN-13: 978-1800962965
Dimensions: 126 x 20 x 196mm (12.6 x 2.01 x 19.61 cm)
Weight: 192g
Publisher: Monoray

Explore the incredible willpower and determination of Alfred Nakache, a man who battled humiliation and pain to survive and kept swimming until the end of his life.

EAN: 9781800962965

Release Date: 2025-08-14

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Monoray The Swimmer of Auschwitz: The Incredible True Story of the Olympic Hero Who | Paperback

Monoray The Swimmer of Auschwitz: The Incredible True Story of the Olympic Hero Who | Paperback