"The Maple Tree Behind The Barbed Wire" is a poignant memoir by Jerzy Einhorn, who recounts his life in Czestochowa before, during, and after World War II. It details his experiences in the ghetto and a concentration camp, his journey to Sweden as a refugee, and his rise as a respected professor and politician.
Set against the backdrop of Poland's tumultuous history, the narrative follows Jerzy Einhorn's journey from a carefree childhood in a newly independent Poland to the harrowing realities of World War II. As a young lieutenant in the 78th Light Horse Artillery, he faces the German invasion and later joins the underground Home Army, engaging in counter-intelligence despite his Jewish heritage. His experiences during the Battle of Warsaw and the Warsaw Uprising reveal themes of resilience, courage, and survival amid chaos and oppression.