He survived the Second World War and claims to have "the secret of happiness" – 07/02/2019

He lived the death of his parents, the horror of the bloodiest concentration camp in history and the terrible suffering of Nazi Germany for its victims during the Second World War. Eddie Jaku is nevertheless happy and he is 98 years old, he wants to teach young people that it all comes down to "giving" rather than "receiving".

Eddie Jaku was interviewed by a well-known podcast called "No Filter" from Australia's Mamamia, in which he exposed some of his core values ​​to be happy. First of all, he stressed that despite all that he has suffered, one must hate no one. "Hate is a disease, destroy your enemy first, but you too" clarified

He went on to stress the importance of solidarity and helping others: "It is more fun to give than to withdraw". It was a teaching of his father and he still remembers it as a law. "I know what you give to his reward, if you do not give anything, you receive nothing" completed And then he told his big secret to feel "the happiest man in the world".

What makes you feel complete? "A good woman and friendship". Just that, although few people understand it, that's why he says his current goal is to pbad on his knowledge to new generations: "I want to teach all young people: if they do not learn from us. there will be no future. "

Like many survivors of war and especially the Holocaust, Eddie has experienced painful and terrible tragedies. However, he managed to get up. It was in the night of October 17, 1942 that the nightmare that lasted 15 months began.

Together with her parents and sister, they formed a Jewish family who fled to the top of a house in a Nazi-dominated Belgium. "Someone has denounced us," explained Eddie, referring to this unforgettable moment. When he arrived home, there were only soldiers waiting for him. to take him to a concentration camp.

Auschwitz was the destination and when the devilish doctor Josef Mengele arrived, he defined his future and that of his family. His parents were sent to the gas chamber, he to the labor camp. "I saw my dad getting into a truck, so I went behind him, I went down and I was almost in the truck when a good man, a good soldier said," Hey, you! Did not he say to follow this path? "

The beginning of the nightmare was heartbreaking but gradually Eddie, who had studied engineering before the outbreak of the war, he found a way to survive thanks to his knowledge. Eventually, he was appointed head of a workshop and was sent to work directly for Mengele for two months, which charged him to make a small operating table.

He lives in Sydney today and, at the age of 98, he remains strong, lucid and with the certainty that he has a good reason why it is worthwhile to continue living and in the best possible way: "I will teach children to be happy and make this world a better place for all. "