KALMAN & LEOPOLD by Richard K. Lowy

KALMAN & LEOPOLD: SURVIVING MENGELE'S AUSCHWITZ

In the shadow of the infamous Auschwitz-Birkenau extermination camp, Kalman and Leopold— two young boys—meet as unwitting subjects of Josef Mengele's twisted twin experiments. Pulled from their barrack, they are forced to become servants to the SS guards within Mengele's "hospital" camp, bearing daily witness to scenes of obscene viciousness. Within this nightmarish hell Leopold becomes Kalman's guide, helping him to navigate the terrifying complexities of the SS guard shack. Mengele's atrocities are relentless, yet within this darkness a friendship emerges, testament to the resilience of the human spirit. In January 1945, the Russian army liberates Birkenau and the boys part ways. For fifty-six years Kalman searches tirelessly for his friend and protector, driven by the memory of a boy he knew only by a nickname he had given him: Lipa. Their story is a reminder of the depths of human immorality, and it is a testament to friendship, faith, and survival against all odds. As intolerance and hate intensify in the world, Kalman and Leopold's voices echo across generations, urging us to remember the horrors of fascism so that history's darkest moments remain in the past. Never again!

TOPICS OF CONVERSATION

• About Kalman & Leopold: Teenage twins who survived Mengele’s Auschwitz experiments.

• Reunited After 56 Years: A chance TV sighting leads to an emotional reconnection.

• Their Words, Their Voices: 20 hours of raw interviews told exactly as they spoke them.

• Inside the Guard Shack: A chilling, firsthand look at life beside Mengele’s hospital camp.

• More Than Survival: A story of resilience, decency, dignity, and moral courage.

• A Son’s Discovery: Richard uncovers his father’s hidden past and generational trauma.

• History Echoes Today: A warning against rising hate and blind misinformation.

• A Living Legacy: Their story endures as a call for empathy and remembrance.

• Looking Ahead: Hopes to share Kalman and Leopold’s story on screen for future generations.

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Richard K. Lowy is the son of Leopold, one of the young survivors whose extraordinary story is told in Kalman & Leopold: Surviving Mengele's Auschwitz. Inspired by his father's resilience and the lessons of history, Richard has dedicated himself to sharing their remarkable journey with readers around the world. Through the book, he brings to life the experiences of two teenagers who faced unimaginable horrors in Auschwitz and emerged with a powerful message of courage, hope, and the importance of remembering.

As a storyteller, Richard bridges the personal and the historical, showing how the experiences of the past can resonate deeply with today's readers—especially young adults seeking stories that are both relatable and profoundly moving. On the Reader Views Podcast, he shares insights not only into his father's story but also the process of bringing such an impactful narrative to life, highlighting why these voices must continue to be heard.

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