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Richard Rashke

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Richard Rashke is a lecturer and author of non-fiction books, including The Killing of Karen Silkwood, Escape from Sobibor, Useful Enemies, A Boy Named Red: A True Crime Story, and The Whistle Blower’s Dilemma: Snowden, Silkwood and Their Quest for the Truth. His works have been translated into thirteen languages and have been the subject of films for the screen and television. Rashke worked with Sobibor survivor Esther Tenner Raab on a powerful play called Dear Esther, and he has recently released a new book for all ages, Wounded Wing

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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.…moreI 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.(less)
Richard Rashke Never being bored. Walking on the edge. Exploring the hidden corners of my soul.
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New Book: Wounded Wing

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I have a new book out called Wounded Wing. It is a magical love story for children from nine to ninety-nine. Set in the ancient kingdom of Japan, this retelling of a folktale is brought to life by Julie Psenicka’s elegant paintings inspired by the traditional Japanese ink-wash painting style. I like to think that Wounded Wing as my healing tonic for a world filled with war, violence, hat Read more of this blog post »
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Published on January 22, 2026 06:27 Tags: all-ages, folk-tales, folklore, retellings

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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 See Full Answer
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“That’s the reason it’s so important to keep the memory alive, so that people know about it. Another ten or fifteen years, there won’t be any witnesses.”
Richard Rashke, Escape from Sobibor

“To survive, Esther followed two basic rules. Try not to be noticed, and don’t fall in love.”
Richard Rashke, Escape from Sobibor

“Intelligent people are saying today, ‘It is not true. The Holocaust never happened!’ “They know it did, but they want to deny it because they want to bring up a new generation who could do it again. The roots are there. It all depends on how they grow.”
Richard Rashke, Escape from Sobibor

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