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In Zaidy’s Band, Aron Heller chronicles his extensive
journey with his grandfather Mickey Heller – his Zaidy – to uncover Mickey’s mysterious wartime past and the untold stories of his Jewish Canadian band of brothers.
Through many trips, calls, and emails to his Zaidy, Heller uncovers dozens of previously unknown stories of lost friendships, personal tragedies, acts of heroism, and emotional reunions. These men played key roles in the defining events of their time – fighting against Nazism and contributing to the establishment of Israel. Their voices, however, are not mere relics of the past. The dilemmas they faced – faith, belonging, courage, and sacrifice – continue to resonate today.
Part memoir, part historical biography, and part mystery, Zaidy’s Band reveals how even the humblest acts of World War II service shaped a generation of men and left a lasting impact on their families for years to come.
In Zaidy’s Band, Aron Heller chronicles his extensive
journey with his grandfather Mickey Heller – his Zaidy – to uncover Mickey’s mysterious wartime past and the untold stories of his Jewish Canadian band of brothers.
Through many trips, calls, and emails to his Zaidy, Heller uncovers dozens of previously unknown stories of lost friendships, personal tragedies, acts of heroism, and emotional reunions. These men played key roles in the defining events of their time – fighting against Nazism and contributing to the establishment of Israel. Their voices, however, are not mere relics of the past. The dilemmas they faced – faith, belonging, courage, and sacrifice – continue to resonate today.
Part memoir, part historical biography, and part mystery, Zaidy’s Band reveals how even the humblest acts of World War II service shaped a generation of men and left a lasting impact on their families for years to come.
focuses on technology storytelling and podcasting, and was previously a
longtime Associated Press correspondent and journalism lecturer. He has covered
ten Israeli elections, four Mideast wars, and dozens of other major world
events across five continents.
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Preface
The Zaidy
1. Mickey Heller, My Grandfather
The Dakota
2. Wilf Canter, the Great Escapist
3. Fred Stevensen, the Devoted Wingman
4. Willie Fisher, the Zionist Navigator
5. Leon Lightman, the Idealistic Airman
6. Michael Weimers, the King of the Negev
7. The Dakota Revisited
The Canadians
8. Somer James, the Reluctant War Hero
9. Alfred Brenner, the Man in the Flying Suitcase
10. Zaidy’s Band of Brothers, the Jewish Canadian Soldiers
The Museum
11. Zvi Kan-Tor, the General on a Mission
12. Machal, the Foreign Volunteers
13. Smoky Simon, the South African Witness
The Hellers
14. Samuel Heller, the World War I Veteran Father
15. Mickey Heller, a Veteran’s Journey Revealed
Epilogue: The Grandson, Me
Acknowledgments
Notes
Bibliography
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Genre: | Geschichte, Importe |
| Rubrik: | Geisteswissenschaften |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Inhalt: | Einband - flex.(Paperback) |
| ISBN-13: | 9781487561185 |
| ISBN-10: | 1487561180 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: | Heller, Aron |
| Hersteller: | University of Toronto Press |
| Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de |
| Maße: | 214 x 140 x 26 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Aron Heller |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 19.11.2025 |
| Gewicht: | 0,295 kg |
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