Ask the Author: Richard Rashke
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Richard Rashke
Sue,
There were dozens of escape attempts by one or two prisoners. Only two or three were successful. Those who caught trying to escape were dragged back to the camp and executed. There was one large escape attempt by forty Dutch Jews. All were caught and executed in front of the other prisoners. The reason I can't be more specific is because the Sobibor Nazis destroyed all their records to prevent the advancing Red Army from getting them. The escapes I wrote about in my book were based on interviews from survivors.
There were dozens of escape attempts by one or two prisoners. Only two or three were successful. Those who caught trying to escape were dragged back to the camp and executed. There was one large escape attempt by forty Dutch Jews. All were caught and executed in front of the other prisoners. The reason I can't be more specific is because the Sobibor Nazis destroyed all their records to prevent the advancing Red Army from getting them. The escapes I wrote about in my book were based on interviews from survivors.
Richard Rashke
Never being bored. Walking on the edge. Exploring the hidden corners of my soul.
Richard Rashke
This year is the 40th anniversary or Karen Silkwood's death. I have been working with her son, Michael Meadows, to have a second look at who killed her and why, and what contribution she made as a whistleblower. In rethinking the story, I saw parallels between her and Edward Snowden and thought they were worth exploring. At the same time, I have learned that Karen's former employer, Kerr-McGee, has left a trail of up to 3,000 abandoned toxic sites across the country. I asked myself: Why not put all of this together in a short book?
Richard Rashke
I'm a sucker for David and Goliath stories dealing with social justice issues. Stories of victims who refused to play victim. These stories are not easy to find. When I stumble on one, I grab it and run. It usually takes me to places I never imagined.
Richard Rashke
I've been fascinated with whistleblowers ever since I finished writing my first book, THE KILLING OF KAREN SILKWOOD. My current project explores that fascination. It's a short book. Working title: BLOWING THE WHISTLE: SNOWDEN, SILKWOOD, AND THE LEGACY OF KERR-MCGEE. I'm currently midway and trying to find my way out of the woods.
Richard Rashke
It won't be easy. But it's worth the initial rejections and frustrations. Think big. Begin small. And stretch for the ring.
Richard Rashke
I just keep on writing and writing. Eventually, I see a pin point of light in the tunnel and I know I'm about to break out into the sunshine.
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