On burning ground
Michael Skakun
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On burning ground
Published
1999
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pages
235
ISBN-10
031220566X
Description
On Burning Ground is the dramatic account of one man's improbable efforts to survive the Holocaust. Fleeing the slaughter in his Polish hometown of Novogrudek (Navaredok), Joseph Skakun assumes a series of false identities - first as a Christian, then as a Muslim, and finally as a recruit of the Nazi SS - in order to stay alive in the vortex of hell. Constantly fearing exposure and death, Skakun lives to see the downfall of the most brutal horror of the modern age. Finally emigrating to America, he tells his tale of nerve, dissimulation, and desperate inwardness to his son, who has recounted the tension and anguish of his father's struggle. Weaving philosophical meditations into his father's horrific wartime story, Michael Skakun offers a personal, yet epic, account of war and bloodshed, of unspeakable cruelty and unnameable crimes. With remarkable insight, Skakun uncovers a profound locus of experience, the twinning of fear and identity, as well as the complex and tortured relationship between the abuser and the abused.
Subjects
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in On burning ground?
This edition of On burning ground has approximately 235 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read On burning ground?
For most readers, On burning ground typically takes between 4h 54m and 3h 16m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 58,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 55m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 58,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of On burning ground?
The estimated word count for On burning ground is approximately 58,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of On burning ground?
On burning ground was written by Michael Skakun.
When was On burning ground published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1999. The original work may have been published on a different date.