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The Prosecutor

By: Nazir Afzal
Narrated by: Nazir Afzal
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Brought to you by Penguin

THE NEW BOOK FROM THE BESTSELLING, COSTA PRIZE-WINNING AUTHOR OF THE VOLUNTEER

The true story of a Jewish lawyer who returned to Germany after WWII to prosecute war crimes, only to find himself pitted against a nation determined to bury the past.

After the Nuremberg trial in 1946, some of the greatest war criminals in history were sentenced to death, but hundreds of thousands of Nazi murderers and collaborators remained at large. The Allies were ready to overlook their pasts as the Cold War began, and the horrors of the Holocaust were in danger of being forgotten.

In The Prosecutor, Jack Fairweather brings to life the remarkable story of Fritz Bauer, a gay German Jew who survived the Nazis and made it his mission to force Germans, and the world, to confront their complicity in the genocide. In this deeply researched book, Fairweather draws on unpublished family papers, newly declassified German records, and exclusive interviews to immerse readers in the dark world of postwar West Germany: a place where those who implemented genocide run the country, the CIA is funding Hitler’s former spy-ring in the East, and Nazi-era anti-gay laws are strictly enforced. But once Bauer lands on the trail of Adolf Eichmann, a key architect of the Holocaust, he won’t be intimidated. His journey takes him deep into the rotten heart of West Germany, where his fight for justice will set him against his own government and a network of former Nazis and spies determined to silence him.

In a time when the history of the Holocaust is taken for granted, The Prosecutor reveals the courtroom battles that were fought to establish its legacy and the personal cost of speaking out. The result is a searing portrait of a nation emerging from the ruins of fascism and one man’s courage in forcing the world to face the truth.


©2020 Nazir Afzal (P)2020 Penguin Audio
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Best book I’ve ever read

After being too busy to read, listening to an audio book seemed like a good way to start again. I didn’t think I’d enjoy it, but I LOVED it. It’s safe to say that this is the best book I’ve ever read, and I’m sure I’ll listen to it again! With every case he describes, you’re able to picture it vividly in your mind, and become aware of issues you might not have considered before.

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Great book shame the audio is cut short

This is a brilliant book but I felt let down by Audible with some of the chapters missing etc.

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Excellent insight into justice system, strengths and weaknesses of political dabbling into the CPS system

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Interesting insight

This was a real eye opener knowing nothing of the justice system. Fascinating and binged in two days. My only criticism is that in some chapters Nazir read hurriedly, like he was on “Just a minute”, which gave the impression he was wanting to get the recording over with. All the same I would recommend this book.

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Thought provoking, interesting, inspiring

Loved it. Incredibly interesting but inspiring and madee think of our approach to life. Thank you. I respected his honesty and vulnerability

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Amazing

I have looked up to and been in awe of Nazir Afzal since I first heard him speak at a conference. To listen to his amazing story and learn from him the morals and principles which drive him and have shaped in is inspirational. Thank you for sharing your story, for all you have done and all you continue to do for others. You are a voice that is heard and use this voice with power!

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Very much enjoyed the book, however, there were problems with the quality of the reading. For example, at the end of one of the early chapters it cuts off and the beginning of the next chapter is also cut off.

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An excellent read

I enjoy autobiographies so much as a way of looking at the world with different eyes and this one was very revealing.
Cultural diversity is such a hot topic within the UK and although I was aware of some of the issues, this book read by the author gave me a renewed respect for those not supported by the community as a whole

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A must read

Everybody should read this book . A comment on our times , honest and inspiring , eyeopening and shocking

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Powerful

I've always admired Nazir and I'm greatful for his work, especially in Manchester.

Thank you Nazir ❤️

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