Audiobooks by Michael Green

Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Evil: A Holocaust Chronicle

"Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Evil: A Holocaust ChronicleAmidst the darkest chapter of human history, Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Evil: A Holocaust Chronicle by Michael Green delivers a harrowing yet necessary exploration of how bureaucracy, ideology, and moral erosion transformed ordinary individuals into architects of genocide. Drawing upon extensive historical records, survivor testimonies, and perpetrator confessions, this meticulously researched narrative brings to life the events leading to and following the infamous Wannsee Conference of January 1942. In the opulence of a lakeside villa, fifteen high-ranking Nazi officials calmly planned the systematic extermination of Europe's Jewish population—an event that marked the acceleration of the Final Solution. Through the eyes of both historical figures and composite characters, the book illuminates the chilling banality of evil, where mass murder became an administrative routine carried out with precision and detachment. From the cold efficiency of the Einsatzgruppen massacres in the Eastern Front to the horrific mechanization of death in Treblinka, Sobibor, and Auschwitz, Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Evil follows the bureaucrats, soldiers, and collaborators who orchestrated genocide. The novelization of these events does not seek to sensationalize, but rather to deepen our understanding of how seemingly normal people could commit unimaginable crimes. Unflinching, deeply researched, and ethically grounded, this book is an essential read for historians, educators, and anyone seeking to understand the mechanisms of human evil. With unwavering historical accuracy and a narrative that grips the reader from the first page, Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Evil stands as both a tribute to the victims and a warning to future generations."

Michael Green (Author), Michael Cordue (Narrator)

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Between the Pines: A Testament from Sobibor Death Camp, 1942-1943 and Survival Beyond

"'Between the Pines: A Testament from Sobibor Death Camp, 1942-1943 and Survival Beyond' is a meticulously researched historical novel that balances documented fact with compelling narrative. Through the eyes of Jakub Rosenzweig, author Michael Green illuminates life inside Sobibor death camp while remaining faithful to historical truth. The story begins in April 1942, as Jakub is transported to Sobibor. Selected for work detail while his family perishes, he witnesses the systematic murder of thousands. The camp's layout, personnel, and killing processes are depicted with documentary precision based on survivor testimonies and trial records. At the heart of the narrative is Jakub's relationship with Eva Weiss, a young woman from Bratislava. Their cautious romance represents the preservation of humanity amid systematic dehumanisation. Eva's detailed documentation later helps bring perpetrators to justice. The story builds towards the famous Sobibor uprising of October 14, 1943, led by Soviet POW Alexander Pechersky. Green reconstructs the only successful mass escape from a Nazi death camp with military precision, showing how Jewish prisoners managed to overcome seemingly impossible odds. The narrative continues through Jakub and Eva's time as partisan fighters, their journey to Palestine, and their role in building Israel. Through their eyes, we witness the Eichmann trial, the Six-Day War, the Yom Kippur War, and the Entebbe rescue operation. What distinguishes this book is its unwavering commitment to historical accuracy while making that truth emotionally accessible. Green draws on survivor testimonies, trial documents, and archaeological evidence to ensure authenticity. The fictional characters serve as witnesses to real events, their experiences drawn from actual survivor accounts."

Michael Green (Author), Michael Cordue (Narrator)

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