The Memoirs Of Doctor Felix Kersten (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164505631)

The Memoirs of Doctor Felix Kersten is a biographical account of the life and work of Felix Kersten, a Finnish-born masseur who became the personal physician and confidante of Heinrich Himmler, the head of the SS during World War II. Written by Herma Briffault, the book chronicles Kersten's remarkable journey from a young man struggling to make a living as a masseur in Finland to a trusted advisor to one of the most powerful men in Nazi Germany.The book begins with Kersten's early life and his decision to pursue a career as a masseur, despite the social stigma attached to the profession at the time. It then moves on to his fateful meeting with Himmler, which would change the course of his life forever. Kersten's unique skills as a masseur and his ability to alleviate Himmler's chronic pain led to a close personal relationship between the two men, with Kersten gradually gaining Himmler's trust and becoming his personal physician.As the war progressed and the atrocities committed by the Nazis became increasingly apparent, Kersten became increasingly disillusioned with the regime and began to use his position to help those who were suffering. He used his influence with Himmler to secure the release of numerous prisoners from concentration camps, and also worked to protect Jews and other persecuted groups.The Memoirs of Doctor Felix Kersten is a fascinating and insightful look at one man's journey through one of the darkest periods in human history. Through Kersten's eyes, readers gain a unique perspective on the inner workings of the Nazi regime and the complex relationships between those who were caught up in its web. It is a testament to the power of the human spirit to overcome even the most difficult of circumstances and to make a difference in the world.The Story Of The Sick Rulers Of Germany.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Herma Briffault
ISBN-10: 1164505637
ISBN-13: 9781164505631
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.51lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d