The Stable Boy of Auschwitz
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Narrated by:
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William Hope
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Susan Oster
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Dexter Ford
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Henry Oster
About this listen
The instant Sunday Times and Amazon charts best seller
“I found myself in the Auschwitz stables, and I felt an ember of hope. If I could make myself useful, helping these horses, maybe I could stay alive.”
In the darkest moment of history, one child found the courage and strength to survive the unimaginable. This is Henry’s true story.
One hot, humid day in July 1944, the Gestapo abducted 15-year-old Henry and his mother, forcing them onto cramped cattle cars in the Łódź Polish Ghetto. Like so many Jews before them, they had been selected to disappear–they were being sent to Auschwitz.
Exhausted after hours of traveling, they finally emerged from the stifling, filth-ridden cattle car. Already devastated at having lost his father to starvation, Henry clutched his mother’s frail hand, knowing she was all he had left in the world, and that he was the only one left to protect her. In a flash, he felt them being brutally torn apart.
Crying out for her, his heart shuddered as he watched her disappear into a sea of other women. Henry knew that was the last time he would ever see her, and he felt like he had failed her. He was now completely alone in the world.
Starving, and close to giving up all hope, Henry volunteered to work in the stables, responsible for breeding horses for the war effort. As he watched other prisoners leave and never return, Henry quickly realized these horses were his only lifeline–because every morning he was sent to the stables was one more morning he escaped the gas chambers.
Before long, caring for the horses became a passion, and their comfort and strength gave Henry a glimmer of life and hope in an ocean of death. Although with every second that passed, Henry knew if he became too weak or made one mistake, he would be mercilessly replaced....
This is the heart-wrenching and inspirational true account of a courageous little German boy who, against all odds, after losing almost everything a human being can lose, survived to tell his story.
©2014 Henry Oster and Dexter Ford (P)2023 Bookouture, an imprint of Storyfire Ltd.What listeners say about The Stable Boy of Auschwitz
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- Hannah B.
- 17-06-24
Heart wrenching
Loved this book, I couldnt stoplistening. Absolutely heart wrenching to hear what people went through.
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- Jack Goody
- 01-04-24
Eye opening
This book is astonishing it really makes you feel so many emotions very powerful soul crushing at times to hear the pain and suffering that was inflicted on innocent people
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- Flyer
- 09-12-24
A must read
Truly written with heartfelt meaning it is a must read everyone must read it. We must try and stop this happening again, even though in this sad world at the moment it appears to be so.
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- Anonymous User
- 27-06-23
Henry's unbelievable true story
Wow I've listened to quite a few stories now of survivors of the holocaust, this story of Henry's is so hard hitting it grips you from the first sentence, what an unbelievable man , this story need to be heard and seen ..
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- jmum
- 25-04-23
THE most moving thing I have ever read
Henry’s story is both moving and a lesson. I do hope that it never happens again, but knowing human nature as it is, I can’t say that it sadly won’t. In fact it is still happening on a daily basis, but seems to be so part of life in certain countries that no one takes enough notice. Humans sadly are so cruel.
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- Courtyard dog Grooming
- 01-06-23
Must be read
This story of survival is incredible and everyone must read his story . Many times I shook my head in disbelief.
The truth is hard to hear but good to understand those atrocities.
I had goosebumps many times . You must read this story of the bravest young man and his achievements in the most horrific circumstances. Rest in peace Henry .
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- Caroline C
- 01-02-24
Outstanding
What a story of this man’s resilience and struggle to stay alive. Honestly one of the greatest books that I have ever read
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- Jenny Dias
- 24-04-23
Feeling numb..
this has been the most emotional "read" I have ever had. I feel very humbled.
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- Brigitta
- 24-06-23
Everyone needs to hear this gentleman’s story.
I feel I know this man. His story should be told to everyone- we have no reason to moan about the small irritations that happen in our lives - once you read this story you won’t sweat the small stuff. Loved his outlook on life 🥰
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- Anonymous User
- 20-05-23
Everyone needs to hear Henry's story
Upsetting and difficult to listen to, but beautifully written.
Very educational and well narrated
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