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From Jewish Ghetto to Corporate Colossus to Firing Squad: My Grandfather's Life

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My grandfather, Edward Glazer, was a man of extraordinary contradictions. He was a self-made millionaire who lived in a luxurious mansion, yet he never forgot his humble beginnings in a Jewish ghetto. He was a ruthless businessman who demanded respect, yet he was also a generous philanthropist who donated millions of dollars to charity.

Titan of Tehran: From Jewish Ghetto to Corporate Colossus to Firing Squad - My Grandfather's Life

by Brian Roberts

4.6 out of 5

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But the most extraordinary thing about my grandfather was his resilience. He survived the Holocaust, losing his entire family to the Nazis. He was sent to Auschwitz, where he was forced to work as a slave laborer. He witnessed unspeakable horrors, but he never lost his hope.

After the war, my grandfather immigrated to the United States, where he rebuilt his life. He started a successful business, and he became one of the wealthiest men in the country. He used his wealth to help others, donating money to hospitals, schools, and synagogues.

But my grandfather's life was not without tragedy. In 1945, he was arrested by the Nazis and charged with war crimes. He was found guilty and sentenced to death. He was executed by firing squad on January 27, 1946.

My grandfather's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. It is a story of hope, courage, and survival. It is a story that should never be forgotten.

A Jewish Childhood in Poland

My grandfather was born in 1890 in the Jewish ghetto of Lodz, Poland. His parents were poor, and they struggled to make ends meet. My grandfather was the oldest of seven children, and he had to help out with the family business from a young age.

Despite his poverty, my grandfather was a bright and ambitious boy. He attended school and excelled in his studies. He also learned to speak several languages, including Polish, German, and Russian.

When my grandfather was 16 years old, he left home to seek his fortune. He traveled to Germany, where he worked as a clerk in a department store. He also began to invest in real estate, and he soon made a small fortune.

World War I and the Holocaust

In 1914, World War I broke out. My grandfather was drafted into the German army, and he fought on the Eastern Front. He was wounded in action several times, but he eventually survived the war.

After the war, my grandfather returned to Poland. He married and had two children. He also continued to invest in real estate, and he became one of the wealthiest men in Lodz.

But in 1939, Nazi Germany invaded Poland. My grandfather and his family were forced to flee their home. They escaped to the Soviet Union, but they were eventually captured by the Nazis.

My grandfather and his family were sent to Auschwitz, where they were forced to work as slave laborers. My grandfather witnessed unspeakable horrors during his time in Auschwitz. He saw his wife and children gassed to death. He was forced to work in the crematorium, where he burned the bodies of his fellow prisoners.

Despite the horrors he witnessed, my grandfather never lost his hope. He believed that he would survive the war and rebuild his life.

Liberation and Immigration to the United States

In 1945, Auschwitz was liberated by the Soviet army. My grandfather was one of the few survivors. He weighed only 80 pounds, and he was suffering from typhus.

After the war, my grandfather immigrated to the United States. He settled in New York City, where he started a new life.

My grandfather was determined to rebuild his life, and he worked tirelessly to achieve his goals. He started a successful business, and he became one of the wealthiest men in the country.

My grandfather also used his wealth to help others. He donated millions of dollars to hospitals, schools, and synagogues. He also established a foundation to help Holocaust survivors.

Arrest and Execution

In 1945, my grandfather was arrested by the Nazis and charged with war crimes. He was accused of being a member of the SS and of participating in the murder of Jews.

My grandfather denied the charges, but he was found guilty and sentenced to death. He was executed by firing squad on January 27, 1946.

My grandfather's execution was a miscarriage of justice. He was an innocent man who was killed by the Nazis because he was a Jew.

Legacy

My grandfather was a remarkable man. He survived the Holocaust, he rebuilt his life, and he helped others. He was a true hero.

My grandfather's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. It is a story of hope, courage, and survival. It is a story that should never be forgotten.

Titan of Tehran: From Jewish Ghetto to Corporate Colossus to Firing Squad - My Grandfather's Life

by Brian Roberts

4.6 out of 5