Physician to the high-demon of the Third Reich, Heinrich Himmler. Kersten could alleviate Himmler's severe stomach pains with his hands using massage and manipulation. In return, Kersten bargained with Himmler to order the release of innocent prisoners condemned to die.
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"Swift-moving fascination..." -- Newsweek. "Fantastic..." -- New York Times.
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The late Joseph Kessel was the author of many other books. He lived in France.
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A little known figure of history,
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This review is from: The Man With the Miraculous Hands: The Fantastic Story of Felix Kersten, Himmler's Private Doctor (Classics of War Series) (Paperback)
Felix Kersten was someone that I had never heard of in years of reading Nazi era and war era material; he was a quiet riot against tyranny, using his talent in massage to influence Himmler. A testament to how one person can make a world of difference to many.
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This review is from: The Man With the Miraculous Hands: The Fantastic Story of Felix Kersten, Himmler's Private Doctor (Classics of War Series) (Paperback)
I had never heard of this Dr. Kersten before until a personal friend of mine related how he and his family had benefitted from Dr. Kersten's intervention. His father, a US citizen living in The Netherlands during WW II, was imprisoned by the Germans. After his mother, prompted by a friend, sent a letter addressed to Heinrich Himmler, his father was released after 10 days! My friend, being only 9 years old at the time, never understood how this was possible, seen the reputation of Himmler as a ruthless man, until he read about Dr. Kersten in the Reader's Digest many years later.
After hearing his story I purchased the book and finished reading it within 24 hours. A very well written book, that captured and held my attention through the end. Highly recommended reading for WW II history buffs.
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