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Narrative of a Survivor: A Memoir is an autobiographical book written by Abraham Foxman, the former National Director of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). Published in 2021 by HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollins, the memoir chronicles Foxman's personal experiences as a Holocaust survivor, detailing his early life in Lithuania during World War II, where he was hidden by a Polish Catholic family to escape Nazi persecution. The book also covers his post-war immigration to the United States, his education, and his extensive career advocating against antisemitism and all forms of bigotry through his leadership at the ADL from 1987 to 2015. Foxman reflects on key events in his professional life, including responses to major hate crimes and efforts to combat Holocaust denial. The memoir provides insights into Foxman's motivations shaped by his traumatic childhood, emphasizing themes of resilience, identity, and the ongoing fight against prejudice. It has been praised for its candid portrayal of survival and activism, offering readers a personal lens on 20th-century Jewish history and contemporary issues of discrimination.