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Mark My Words! A Personal History

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Mark My Words! A Personal History is the memoir of Mark Hasten, a World War II survivor who became a successful businessman. Forced to flee the Nazis that overran his Polish hometown, author Mark Hasten's experiences among the ranks of the Free Polish Army during World War II, his eyewitness account of the first days of Israel's independence, his journeys to new homes in Canada and the United States, and his perseverance in the business world, Mark My Words! is a profound success story and a testament to human resiliance, determination, and faith.

"Mark My Words" is of truly epic proportions. It cuts across all genre's from historical reference, academic insight, man's eternal struggle with good and evil to what one can achieve with a good heart and hard work. The lessons learned from the Author and his remarkable life and soul are for all mankind. An absolute fascinating and must read. It is truly exceptional.

"Mark My Words! is a compelling 20th Century Jewish book.And it has an important added value. It exemplifies to the younger generation how human spirit can overcome difficulties and how human values can make success an educational resource."

- The Hon. Ze'ev Benjamin Begin, M.K.

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"Mark Hasten's biography is a saga of a brilliant man whose life experiences reflect an epochal struggle of survival in the catastrophe which engulfed European Jewry. Mr. Hasten's success reflects a combination of genius, initiative,flexibility and the helping hand of the Almighty. His life is dedicated to the rebuilding of Israel and the continuity of our people through Jewish education."

- Dr. Bernard Lander, President
Touro University

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"Mark Hasten's story is one of the most remarkable I have ever read. From the idyllic childhood in pre-WW II Poland, through the trials of war, to helping found the modern state of Israel, through his hard work and success in America, his is the story of hope's triumph over despair. He has lived and seen enough history to encompass several lives. Throughout it all, he has never lost his sunny optimism, his love of family, faith in G-d and love of country- both Israel and the US. I admire Mark Hasten and all that he has accomplished. When many men would have given up, he kept going. I hope all who read his book will benefit from it as have I. We will all be well advised to `Mark My Words!' "

- The Hon. Evan Bayh, United States Senate

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"Mark Hasten has produced an outstanding memoir that recounts a notable saga of harsh adversity and stellar achievements. The book is definitely worth reading."

-Dr. Morton I. Teicher, founding dean,
The Wurzweiler School of Social Work, Yeshiva University

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"The last words of Simon Dubnow, the world renowned Jewish historian, who before he was packed into the cattle cars for his final journey, were: `Jews, remember, and record everything!' Mark Hasten is fulfilling this legacy. He is to be saluted for recording and keeping these memories alive."

-Dr. Miles Lerman, Chairman Emeritus
The United States Memorial Holocaust Museum

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"I found Mark My Words! to be an inspiring work. Beyond being a wonderful read, Mr. Hasten's book also contains remarkable information about life in Poland and the Polish resistance...it contains astounding and...until now unknown information about...the events surrounding the Altalena affair."

-Rabbi Menachem Genack, Rabbinic Administrator
Kashruth Division of the Orthodox Union

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"This book is a fascinating account not only of Mark Hasten's life but of the story of the Jewish people in the twentieth century. Even though the book is about an individual and his struggle to survive and prosper, the author has painted this story on the much broader canvas of Jewish life and history. It is a book well worth reading."

-Rabbi Berel Wein
Jewish historian, author and international lecturer

This book is a fascinating account not only of Mark Hasten's life but of the story of the Jewish people in the twentieth century. Even though the book is about an individual and his struggle to survive and prosper, the author has painted this story on the much broader canvas of Jewish life and history. It is a book well worth reading.
- Rabbi Berel Wein

As a personal friend of Mark Hasten, I expected and was rewarded with a great biography of a great man.

I knew vaguely about the story of "Altalena" and Israel's war of Independence but Mark's personal experiences explained the events in a clear and personal way.

If you do not have time (or like me, skip around), read Mark's Conclusion first and then you will take the time to read the whole thing. Well worth it.