by Thomas Buergenthal · Plataforma Editorial · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788416256228
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A Lucky Child is the autobiography of Thomas Buergenthal, a survivor of Auschwitz who became a judge at the International Court of Justice. The book tells of his childhood in Poland, his experience in concentration camps, and his later life in the United States, where he dedicated himself to international law and the defense of human rights. It is a testament to hope and resilience, showing how Buergenthal managed to overcome adversity and become a person who always seeks justice and respect for human rights. This expanded edition includes new revelations and a foreword by Miquel Roca i Junyent.
Thomas Buergenthal was a Czechoslovak-born American international lawyer, scholar, law school dean, and judge of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). He resigned his ICJ post as of 6 September 2010 and returned to his position at The George Washington University Law School where he was the Lobingier Professor Emeritus of Comparative Law and Jurisprudence.
