FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Dr. Stanley S. Seidner, an award-winning scholar, therapist, and University Dean, is proud to announce the release of his new book, The Forgotten Man: A Journey Through the Ashes. This compelling work chronicles the remarkable yet tragic life of Dr. David Wdowinski, a Holocaust survivor, psychiatrist, and key figure during the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising.
Drawing upon over fifty years of painstaking research and utilizing previously unpublished documents—including archival materials, family letters, personal diaries, and long-hidden evidence—Dr. Seidner uncovers the life of a man many have admired, but few truly knew. The Forgotten Man presents a deep, psychological exploration of Wdowinski’s inner turmoil as he navigated the horrific landscape of Nazi-occupied Europe, his leadership in the Warsaw Ghetto, and his vital role in establishing the Jewish State.
David Wdowinski’s contributions to history include providing crucial testimony at the Eichmann trial, a landmark moment in Holocaust history. However, his private journals, revealed in this book for the first time, disclose a man struggling with personal demons—both physical and mental—that haunted him throughout his life. Dr. Seidner masterfully intertwines Wdowinski’s heroic public life with the emotional and psychological scars of a man who had witnessed the most unimaginable horrors.
Dr. Seidner, whose own lineage lost ninety-five percent of its members in the Holocaust, shares a deeply personal connection to Wdowinski, a relative and early mentor. This book represents the fulfillment of a promise Dr. Seidner made to Wdowinski, ensuring that his story would not be forgotten. Seidner’s academic background in military history, psychology, theology, and linguistics allows him to approach Wdowinski’s life from a unique, multidisciplinary perspective that brings depth to this historical portrait.
A certified document examiner and fellow of the American College of Forensic Examiners, Dr. Seidner has lent his expertise to historical documentation in both the U.S. and abroad. His recent invitation from Professor Barbara Engelking of the Center for Holocaust Studies in Poland to contribute to the prestigious Zagłada Żydów journal further underscores his authority in the field of Holocaust studies.
The Forgotten Man is not just a historical account but a profound psychological study of loss, survival, and the complexities of personal identity in the face of unimaginable trauma. The book is an unflinching look at the human spirit’s capacity to endure—and to suffer—through its darkest moments.
