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After the war, Martin made his way to New York. The cunning and skills he developed during the war enabled him to learn the language and create a successful business. At 35, he retired to France with a fortune and a beautiful Dutch wife, starting a family and living in happiness and peace. But his world was shattered once again by a forest fire that engulfed his fleeing family. In a tragic repeat of history, Martin alone survived.
Martin Gray's past could be our future if we don't heed his call to be the change. In this 35th anniversary expanded edition of For Those I Loved, a book beloved by millions of readers worldwide, Martin reminds us that the past is connected to the present. Only we can ensure that history is not repeated.
Martin Gray still lives in the South of France and has devoted his life to his family, writing, human rights, and environmental and cultural causes. He received the United Nations Dag Hammar skjöld Award and the Gold Medal of European Merit.

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Martin Gray still lives in the south of France and has devoted his life to his family, writing, human rights, and environmental and cultural causes. He received the United Nations Dag Hammarskjold Award and the Gold Medal of European Merit.

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5.0 out of 5 stars For Those I Loved, Mar 19 2002

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Garth B usby (Kinchela ---NSW-----Australia----2440) - See all my reviews

This review is from: For Those I Loved (Paperback)

This is a truly great story written by a remarkable man who with incredable determination survived the horrors of Warsaw the ghetoe,s and the gas chambers of Treblinka, saw his family and friends humiliated then murdered by the Natzi "beasts".---Of how he joined with the Polish underground then the Russian army becoming an officer and as such becoming amongst the first to enter Berlin at the end of the War.It also shows a man of wonderful compassion , tho" he had suffered shocking humiliation and degradation by the "beasts" demonstrating this in helping the two German lads in Berlin
After the war Martin Gray further demonstrates his fantastic determination and strength of charicture by moving to America and altho not speaking a word of English he became a vey successful buisiness man within a period of about 10 years
Met his lovely wife Dina and they moved to France (near Cannes} where they built their dream "fortress" and had four children.
Happiness was not to last for Martin Gray , he was once again torn to the depths of despair when his wife Dina with their four children perished in a huge forrest fire
For Those I Loved is not an easy book to read , it is for the most a very sad story.It must be noted also that this story with the colaberation of Max Gallo was written six months after the fire
Like many others who have read this book I would like to know the whereabouts of Mr. Gray today and would appreciate vey much anybody letting me know

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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome tale of survival, Oct 30 2003

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This review is from: For Those I Loved (Hardcover)

For Those I Loved by Martin Gray is a spectacular autobiography. It is one man's triumph over extreme tragedy and sorrow during the Holocaust and within the horrors of the Warsaw ghetto and Treblinka. This book teaches a very valuable lesson that everybody should hear: never give up hope, and always survive. This book helps you to put your own trials and hardships into perspective. I would recommend this book to everyone.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Unforgettable!, Jan 7 2011

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Marjory Overholt (Brampton, ON, Canada) - See all my reviews
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I read this book in the 80's. After I finished reading the book I remember feeling a great loss as if it were my family, and I grieved for Martin Gray. I have never forgotten this story is so touched my heart. Planning to buy another copy and enjoy it once again 30 years later.

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