"The Man Across the River is an elegant and enthralling testament of the faith, courage, and hope of a Holocaust survivor written eloquently and lovingly by his adoring grandson. Both the book and the grandson are wonderful legacies of the life of Jacob Wiesenfeld, z"l." - Rabbi Mark Dratch, Executive Vice President of the Rabbinical Council of America
"The Holocaust genre is riveting, horrifying, and more necessary than ever. The Man Across The River gives a voice to those so traumatized that they never spoke of their experiences, yet forged on to create a new reality. Zvi Wiesenfeld tells his grandfather's story, from a young child in Romania through his wife's untimely death, with a sense of awe, authenticity, and appreciation of his grandfather's tenacity and strength.I started reading it when I knew had other things to do, and then didn't stop." - Yitzy Weinberg, Executive Director at Flatbush Community Fund
"The Man Across the River gives voice to a little-known epoch of the European Holocaust. I was at turns moved, horrified, and awed by Yankel Wiesenfeld's fortitude during his journey in the face of unimaginable tribulations. The author's descriptions of the Transnistrian killing fields were vivid and engrossing. Yankel's tale, as told by his grandson, is a must-read." - Rabbi Steven A. Weil, National Director and CEO at Friends of the IDF
"What makes a mild mannered, easy going grandfather scream every night in his sleep? Determined to learn the history his grandfather would never talk about, Zvi Wiesenfeld did extensive research to outline the facts, and used his skill as a writer to fill in the blanks with a gripping narrative. The Man Across the River succeeds in telling a story that combines the drama of fiction with the all too real horrifying events that took place in Europe during the Holocaust." - Betty Schwartz, Features Reporter at the Jewish Link of Bergen County
