Eddie Jaku – German-Australian writer and Holocaust survivor, author of «The Happiest Man on Earth». He endured Buchenwald and Auschwitz, later emigrating to Australia. His life’s mission was to spread kindness, gratitude, and the belief that happiness is always possible.
✨ Born in Leipzig in 1920 to a Jewish family. 🚨 Arrested by the Gestapo during Kristallnacht in 1938. ⛓ Survived forced labour and multiple concentration camps. 📚 Published his bestselling memoir at the age of 100. 🌍 Built a new life in Australia after the war. ❤️ Called his wife, Flore, “the light of my life.” 🎓 Worked as an engineer, contributing to Australia’s growth. 🎤 Spoke frequently in schools to inspire younger generations. 🏆 His memoir won awards and global acclaim. 🙃 Curiously said he “became happiest only after losing everything.” 😄 Amusingly joked that his secret to long life was daily chocolate.