People

Visual index to people in the book
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Photo Name Bio Relationship Life Phase Ethnicity/Nationality Religion
David Edelstein
Grandson of the author who works in the family business Family member Adulthood American Jewish
David Schwarzbach
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Donald Trump
He fired Edelstein & Sons from a roofing contract Business associate , Public figure Adulthood American Gentile
Eliyahu Engelbach (Uncle Elio)
The pious brother of Munye's mother was killed at Borki-Wielke Family member Childhood Polish Jewish
Fanya Gottesfeld Heller
Educator and philanthropist who published her Skala survival memoir Friend , Townsperson , Scholar or Author Adulthood Polish, American Jewish
Feige Epstein
The author's mother who urged him to "Run, my child." Family member , Teacher or Mentor Childhood Polish Jewish
Florence Edelstein
The author's partner in life and business Family member , Business associate Adulthood Polish, American Jewish
Gedalia Lachman
Educator and survivor who wrote the history of Skala’s Jews Townsperson , Scholar or Author Childhood Polish Jewish
Harvey Kaylie
One of Michael's mentors in philanthropy Teacher or Mentor , Friend Adulthood American Jewish
Herbie Troyevsky
Friend from Eschwege and Brooklyn who advised Munye to change his name Friend Adolescence, Adulthood Polish, American Jewish

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Relationship
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Family member Michael Edelstein's close family relations
Perpetrator Nazis and collaborationists active in Skala and the region
Savior The two native Ukrainians whom Michael credits for his survival
Teacher or Mentor Respected elders who showed the way for Michael Edelstein
Friend People whom Michael Edelstein counted as friends
Business associate People with whom Michael Edelstein conducted business
Townsperson Jews and Gentiles from the town of Skala and its environs
Helper People who gave a helping hand to Michael Edelstein during all his life phases
Public figure Power players whom Michael Edelstein has known in the U.S. and Israel
Scholar or Author Writers on the survivor experience known to Michael Edelstein
Ethnicity or Nationality
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German Military and civilian German citizens whom Michael Edelstein encountered
Polish Jews and Gentiles from the region of greater Poland before WWII
Ukrainian Collaborators and saviors from the native Ukrainian people
American Native and naturalized Americans in Michael Edelstein's life
Israeli People from the promised land in Michael Edelstein's story
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Religion
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Jewish Chosen people whom Michael Edelstein has known and loved
Gentile Non-Jewish people with whom Michael Edelstein interacted
Life Phase
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Childhood Important people from Michael Edelstein's early life phase
Adolescence People Michael Edelstein knew during his teenaged years
Adulthood People Michael Edelstein knew during his adult life phase