Maria Zacharczuk-Gruenwald

About the Book

In this book I hope to make it clear and concise about the historical accuracy of some portions of the Holocaust. With the true information provided from Maria Zacharczuk-Gruenwald’s lifechanging experience during her internment during the Second World War. Until now the information that was available was incorrectly presented in several publications. Also limited information exists about women prisoners at Ebensee and many other concentration camps. There are many reason, but the obvious ones are that all personal items and property were destroyed or taken from these helpless victims of a terrible time in human history. It is my personal hope that this book helps to prevent such hatred and prejudice among all races and religions. This book spells out the emotional hardships and losses we all endured so that future generations don’t repeat the same mistakes again. This book will also remind us of our older generation and the sacrifices they undertook and we must never forget their courage and heroism.

About the Author

Gary A. Gruenwald is the youngest son of Maria Zacharczuk-Gruenwald who is the subject of this book. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 10 years on active duty. He was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for Heroism in 1998 for his actions in North Africa while serving with the Marine Embassy Guard Detachment. Mr. Gruenwald also served as a Deputy U.S. Marshal and Police Officer in Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia. He has a (B.S.) Degree in Management/Psychology and a masters in Business Administration (MBA). Mr. Gruenwald currently resides in Maryland close to his mother Maria, and with his wife and their three children.