Alice herzsommer bio, facts, family famous birthdays. I interviewed alice herzsommer, the worlds oldest living holocaust survivor. Snowball warren buffetts biography by alice schroeder. At 108 years old, she lives by herself in a tiny london flat with no assistance and still practices the piano three hours a day. Anne frank was also notable for her experiences during the holocaust. He had listened to a set of robbins tapes years earlier. This interview that tony robbins did with holocaust surviver, alice herzsommer was a real eye opener for me this morning. Alice herzsommer, also known as alice sommer 26 november 1903 23 february 2014, was a pragueborn jewish pianist, music teacher, and supercentenarian who survived theresienstadt concentration camp. And check out the new book, lessons from the life of alice herzsommer, by caroline stoessinger. Alice herzsommer, conosciuta anche come alice sommer praga, 26 novembre 1903 londra, 23 febbraio 2014, e stata una pianista ceca naturalizzata britannica. Tony robbins had the privilege of conducting an interview with holocaust survivor aliceherz sommer, and found her to be a magnificent human being. I had the privilege of interviewing the post the gift of hardship. After being liberated from the camps, alice moved to. Shes a 108 year old pianist who continues to play the piano at home.
Alice herzsommer died recently and at the time of her death she was the oldest living holocaust survivor. When asked about the secret of her longevity, alice says. In her wonderful book, caroline mentions seeing an old photograph of a. Tony interviews this 108 year old holocaust survivor who shares her secret to thriving.
Vor uber hundert jahren, 1903, wird alice herzsommer in prag geboren. Watch the video below to gain powerful insight into how you could feel more positive in your daily life. Alice herzsommer was born in 1903 in prague, the prague of the hapsburgs and of franz kafka. I recently watched tony robbins interview alice herzsommer, a 108 year old survivor of nazi concentration camps. Alice herzsommer, the oldest known holocaust survivor and subject of the film the lady in number six has died at the age of 110.
Alice played piano along with other musicians, and this was her escape. Even in her final years, alice expressed a great deal of appreciation for the positive experiences in her life. Alice herzsommer 19032014 was a british pianist and music teacher from the czech republic who survived a nazi concentration camp to become the worlds oldest holocaust survivor. Before world war ii, alice was a concert pianist who traveled across europe. She suffered incredibly at the hands of her captors. Alice herzsommer, also known as alice sommer 26 november 1903 23 february 2014, was a czechbritish music teacher and supercentenarian from bohemia. She was a survivor of the theresienstadt concentration camp and believed to be the oldest living holocaust survivor. Alice herz sommer, holocaust survivor, cancer survivor inspiration to all. Alan rusbridgers interview with alice herzsommer from 2006 ben quinn. In the interview alice says she learned the following two. Alice herzsommer is known as the worlds oldest holocaust survivor. My interview with 108 yearold holocaust survivor alice summers appeared first on. An oscarnominated documentary the lady in number 6, which tells the story of alice herz sommer, believed to be the oldestknown survivor of the holocaust, who died in london on sunday aged 110. Lessons from the life of alice herzsommer, the worlds oldest living holocaust survivor.
Elie wiesel an inspiring story of resilience and the power of optimismthe true story of alice herzsommer. This interview may help you understand what happened to the jewish people. Holocaust surviver alice herzsommer reveals what she learned from. Jetzt alice sommer herz everything is a present als dvd online bei bestellen. Please watch this video of the oldest known holocaust survivor, alice herzsommer, in her interview with tony robbins. I watched an interview tony robbins did with holocaust surviver, alice. She was born in 1903, survived a nazi concentration camp, and is still living a healthy life today. Alice survived the concentration camps through her music, her optimism and her gratitude for the small things that came her way a smile, a kind word, the sun. Tony discusses a variety of topics including how his abusive mother shaped him into the successful man he is today, and comments on jim florentines troubled. If you do this, then youve got rocket fuel for everything. Umm if you must know, the very next girl he met after me was the one, so if the roulette wheel of time had skipped back by just one space, it would have been me. Its the capacity to face the worst setbacks and find something inside to push through and triumph no matter the circumstance.
Credit goes to tony robbins for posting this utube of his interview with alice herz sommer. It charts the life of a remarkable woman, alice herzsommer, who was the worlds oldest pianist and the oldest known living holocaust survivor until she passed away aged. What i have learned, at my advanced age, is to be greatful that we have a nice life. However, what is so remarkable is that she isnt angry. How music provided hope in one of the worlds darkest timesthe inspirational life story of alice herz sommer, the oldest living holocaust survivor alice herz sommer was born in prague in 1903. Every investor will find this book extremely interesting and illuminating carl icahn, billionaire and investor tony robbins is a catalyst for getting people to change oprah winfrey tony robbins is a genius. But as the nazis swept across europe her comfortable, bourgeois world began to crumble around her, as antijewish feeling was legitimised. During wwii she survived a nazi concentration camp in prague while most of her family was exterminated. Tony robbins is a masterful interviewer, and this is one of my favorites. Anthony robbins interview alice herz sommer youtube. Enable javascript support in your browser and reload this page. Tony robbins en francais interview alice herz sommer. Tony robbins, the ceo whisperer multibillionaire bridgewater associates founder dalio, who manages money exclusively for institutional clients, had some familiarity with robbins before sitting down for an interview for his book.
Reading those books has been pivotal in my investing life. Pianist alice herzsommer is remembering concerts of bach, beethoven and new compositions she gave in the terezin ghetto during world war ii. Alice herzsommer simple english wikipedia, the free. Youll hear lots of loa friendly and super inspiring advice in this 12 minute interview. My interview with holocaust survivor aliceherz sommer. Robbins writes about subjects such as health and energy, overcoming fears, persuasive communication, and enhancing relationships. There is electricity, cars, telegraph, telephone, internet. Tony robbins en francais interview alice herz sommer anthony robbins we cannot load the video because your browser does not support javascript. Creating a deeper level of connection in which both partners are receiving and giving lo. Facts about the holocaust alice died at age 110 in the london city were she live. See more ideas about tony robbins, personal achievements and tony robbins quotes. My interview with holocaust survivor alice herz sommer. Selfhelp guru tony robbins is on the show to promote a new documentary about him titled i am not your guru.
Lessons from the life of alice herz sommer in 2012. A 20 film about her life called the lady in number 6 won an academy award in 20. Another fellow pianist, caroline stoessinger, wrote a book a century of wisdom. In her interviews she mentioned that she used to have a twin sister. Now aged 106, she still has vivid memories of an extraordinary place where music became a source of sustenance, literally a lifesaver, in the most extreme conditions. Musically very gifted, by her midteens alice was one of the bestknown pianists in prague. This book recounts her early life in prague, where she met many musicians she herself was a gifted pianist and writers, including kafka and brod. Born in prague in 1903, alice started going to concerts at age 10 and got to know composer gustav mahler and writer franz kafka both friends of her mother. Discover how to achieve massive success and longlasting fulfillment, too. Caroline stoessinger talks about alice herzsommer youtube.
Alice herzsommer is the worlds oldest survivor of the holocaust at 108 years old. He is committed to helping make life better for every investor. Tony robbins sits down with holocaust survivor aliceherz sommer. Tony robbins interviews alice herz sommers this is a followup to my last post about aging well. Resiliencey from holocaust survivors rebuild life now. For fans of alice herzsommer, the worlds oldest living holocaust survivor. The team at karmatube recently posted a remarkable video that has captured my heart and soul to no end. For those people, i offer the story of alice herz sommer. One of the things tony is most proud of is his humanitarian work through the nonprofit anthony robbins foundation.
Tony robbins, a world famous motivational guru, interviewed alice in. Millions of products all with free shipping australia wide. Music saved my life, alice herzsommer was the worlds oldest holocaust survivor when she died on february 23, 2014. This is the story of 109yearold alice herz sommers life as a pianist and a prisoner in a czech concentration camp. In the video you will see a compelling video interview conducted by tony robbins with alice herz sommer, a. Holocaust survivor alice herzsommer a life in pictures. Michel lafon le monde dalice, alice herzsommer, caroline. The difference is psychological strength, emotional fitness. Alice herz sommer i felt that this is the only thing which helps me to have hope. This year some of you will study texts like night and schindlers list which are set in the time of the holocaust. Watch the moving video below and read the book by caroline. She married businessman leopold sommer in 1931 and, they had a son who died in 2001. To those who much has been given, much is expected.
Tony robbins interview with 108 year old alice herz. Faces in the void is an important and original collection of poetry and documentary photography by poet jane liddellking and photographer marion davies. Tony robbins discusses the invisible forces that make us do what we do and highfives al gore in the front row. Tony robbins deconstructs the national debt the gift of hardship. Facts about alice her husband and mother had been deported earlier that year. Alice herzsommer est nee en 1903 dans une famille dintellectuels tcheques. A talented pianist from a very early age, she became famous throughout europe. If anyone has a reason to be angry at the world it is 108 year old nazi holocaust concentration camp survivor alice herz summer.
The subject of the academy awardwinning documentary the lady in number 6. I recently watched tony robbins interview alice herzsommer, a 108 year old survivor of nazi concentration camps her optimism was inspiring. Tony robbins interviews concentration camp survivor set. The secret to happiness as you get older michael hyatt. Alice herzsommer was born in 1903 in praguethe prague of the hapsburgs and of franz kafka. Tony robbins blenders spices favorite recipes pumpkin. The 12minute video tells the amazing life story of 108yearold holocaust survivor and pianist alice herz sommer tony robbins sits down with the legendary figure of peace and forgiveness at her home in london to discuss her thoughts on what it takes to live a long life filled with happiness. It is inspired by the survival of a single torah scroll now in use at the beth shalom reform synagogue, cambridge. Using raw video from a tony robbins interview with alice in her london. Alice herz sommer, holocaust survivor, cancer survivor youtube. Tony robbins had the privilege of conducting an interview with holocaust survivor alice herz sommer, and found her to be a magnificent human being.
This lovely chat with tony robbins highlights alices philosophy on life. Remembering alice herzsommer toccata music group toccata. Random house published a book about her life called a century of wisdom. The tony robbins blog is a collection of the teachings of tony robbins, the powerful strategies and tools he has employed over 40 years of helping others achieve their vision of an extraordinary quality of life. Mar 16, 2014 among the slew of awards at the recently concluded academy awards ceremony, the film the lady in number 6 won an oscar for the best short documentary. My interview with 108 yearold holocaust survivor alice summers a closer look at what really is a disheartening patternmedicine itself. Hes always believed that if were blessed enough to have insight and economic opportunities, then were also blessed enough to be able to give back. The life of alice herzsommer melissa muller, reinhard piechocki on. Alice herz sommer concert pianist whose musical talent saved her life in a nazi death camp and who became the worlds oldest holocaust survivor. Sep 3, 2015 explore avivathalers board alice herzsommer, followed by 391.