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Martin Bodek: Zaidy’s War — Survival, Endurance, and a Grandfather’s Extraordinary Legacy
What does it take to survive the unimaginable—and carry that story across generations?
In this episode of Hidden Secrets in Books, Dominic sits down with Martin Bodek, author of Zaidy’s War, his deeply personal account of his grandfather’s extraordinary journey through World War II and beyond.
Martin spent 19 years bringing his grandfather’s story to life. His grandfather served in four armies under extraordinary circumstances, witnessed some of the most pivotal moments of the Second World War, survived starvation and the threat of cannibalism, avoided poisoning, and ultimately walked…
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