I have given you the link to Oprah’s book club information on this novel. I think you’ll find it very helpful and insightful. There is an interview with Elie Wiesel as well.

Excerpt of Wikipedia website info… hope it helps

I cannot speak for him but I am sure that he also felt compelled to share the incredible brutality, it would not be conceivable on our own.

It also showed the human spirit – it’s greatest ugliness and also its incredible strength (by those who were prisoners).

In one book, one situation we see the worst imaginable, but also see those who were able to endure it and keep some measure of their faith and love for man. Amazing.

It had to be written… I have to admit I understood the events as I read it but did not fully grasp the horror.

I am thankful the book was written though.