Outwitting History: The Amazing Adventures of a Man Who Rescued a Million Yiddish Books

10 Hours 6 Minutes on nine CDs.

Recipient of the MacArthur genius fellowship and founder of the National Yiddish Book Center, Lansky recounts his efforts to rescue the worlds abandoned Yiddish-language books before they pass out of existence. Outwitting History follows Lanskys far-flung travels and features the engaging men and women he meets along the way.
Lanskys account of salvaging books is both hilarious and moving, filled with Jewish humor … and touching accounts of what were once thriving Jewish communities in Europe. Publishers Weekly, starred review