{"title":"Mike Anderson","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating collection of works by \u003cem\u003eMike Anderson\u003c\/em\u003e, a talented author known for his insightful exploration of personal stories and historical events. His books fall under the \u003cstrong\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/strong\u003e category, offering readers a deep dive into the lives of intriguing individuals and the events that shaped them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his acclaimed works is \u003cstrong\u003eThe Ticket Collector from Belarus\u003c\/strong\u003e, a fascinating narrative that unveils the compelling life story of a Belarusian ticket collector. Anderson weaves a tale rich with historical context and vivid characterisation, providing a window into the unique and often challenging experiences faced by his subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMike Anderson's writing is known for its clarity, compassion, and meticulous attention to detail. Each book invites you to embark on a journey through time and place, making them an excellent choice for readers who appreciate both personal memoirs and the broader strokes of history. Dive into Anderson's collection today and discover the extraordinary stories waiting to be told.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-ticket-collector-from-belarus-by-neil-hanson-9781398503298","title":"The Ticket Collector from Belarus","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Brilliantly gripping' \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e; 'Compelling' \u003ci\u003eDaily Mail\u003c\/i\u003e; 'Heart-rending' \u003ci\u003eSunday Telegraph\u003c\/i\u003e; 'Excellent' \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e; ‘Engrossing’ \u003ci\u003eIndependent\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe UK's only war crimes trial took place in 1999 and had its origins in the horrors of the Holocaust, but only now in \u003ci\u003eThe Ticket Collector from Belarus\u003c\/i\u003e can the full story be told.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Ticket Collector from Belarus\u003c\/i\u003e tells the remarkable story of two interwoven journeys. Ben-Zion Blustein and Andrei Sawoniuk were childhood friends in 1930s Domachevo, a holiday and health resort in what is now Belarus. During the events that followed the \u003cb\u003eNazi invasion in 1941\u003c\/b\u003e, they became the bitterest of enemies. After the war, Ben-Zion made his way to Israel, and ‘Andrusha the bastard’ to England, where he found work as a British Rail ticket collector in London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey next confronted each other in \u003cb\u003ethe Old Bailey\u003c\/b\u003e, over half a century later, where one was the principal prosecution witness, and the other charged with a fraction of the number of murders he was alleged to have committed. There was no physical evidence, just one man’s word against another, leaving the jury with a series of agonising dilemmas: Could any witness statement be trusted so long after the event? Was Andrusha a brutal killer, a hapless pawn or a scapegoat? And were his furious protests a sign of guilt or the justified anger of an innocent old man?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMike Anderson was gripped by the story, and so began his quest to find the truth about this astonishing case and the people at its heart. As he discovered, it was even more remarkable than he could ever have imagined.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46628475371756,"sku":"9781398503298","price":25.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25486833482685.jpg?v=1751916887"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/mike-anderson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}