Elie Wiesel

Elie Wiesel was born in 1928 in a small town in Transylvania. During World War II, he and his family, along with other Jews living in the area, were sent to concentration camps in Germany, where his parents and younger sister lost their lives. He and his two older sisters survived. He settled in Paris, studied at the Sorbonne, and worked as a journalist. In 1958, his first book, titled "Night" ("La Nuit"), was published, in which he recounts his experiences in the concentration camps. He went on to write many books and actively engaged in humanitarian efforts supporting groups persecuted for their religion, race, or national origin. He resides in the United States and is now an American citizen. In 1986, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his contributions to the fight for human rights.