David Wolnerman was a young, Jewish boy raised in a small Polish town, just a few miles from Auschwitz. During World War II, Wolnerman and his family were forced into concentration camps. Wolnerman was 13, but his lie \u2014 that he was 18 years old \u2014 helped him bypass the Auschwitz crematoriums and saved his life. Now, Wolnerman and his wife are the last Holocaust survivors in the state of Iowa. After a successful and happy life in America, Wolnerman looks back and shares his story.<\/p>\n
Twelve-year-old author Sydney Pearl wrote a children’s book called A Lucky Lie<\/em> about Wolnerman’s experiences. The book was presented on April 16 at a celebration for Wolnerman hosted by the Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines. A Lucky Lie<\/em> is published by A Book By Me<\/a> and is available to order here<\/a>.<\/p>\n