Corpse for a Mattress

by Tim Drake

Corpse for a Mattress is an aggressive book title for a reason. These are the words of Harry Rentel, a man born to a Jewish mother, who would survive unspeakable horror, at the hands of the Nazis during World War II. Harry's story, during his internment in multiple concentration camps, is of one of sheer survival. He exited the concentration camps and witnessed a devastated Europe. Millions had been killed in the centration camps by the Germans. Somehow Harry survived.

188 pages, Paperback

Published September 17, 2024

About the author

Tim Drake currently serves as executive director of Pacem in Terris Hermitage Retreat Center. He is an award-winning journalist and author. He spent 13 years as journalist and editor with the National Catholic Register. His articles have appeared in publications such as Faith and Family magazine, Catholic Digest, Our Sunday Visitor, Catholic World Report, Catholic Exchange.com, Columbia Magazine, Gilbert! Magazine, This Rock Magazine, Legatus magazine, and many others. Tim has been a guest on both television and radio. He has appeared on FOX News, Vatican Radio, Sirius/XM Radio, EWTN, and Relevant Radio.

Tim has published seven books - his most recent being the children's illustrated story, "The Attic Saint", (Emmaus Road Publishing, 2019) - and has contributed to several others. He resides in Saint Joseph, Minnesota.

Reviews

[Regina Drake · Rating 4 out of 5]

What an amazing story!

...And an amazing story behind the story.
This is the firsthand account, hand written by Harry Rentel, preserved by his family & close friends, found almost by accident by the author, and presented here for you to read.
Included are many photographs and copes of documents.
This is truly a unique book. I highly recommend it.