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Every Goliath has a David - the untold true story of teenager David Whitelaw, who declared war on unspeakable evil

About the Author

JUDY PIERCEY is a Canadian journalist, writer and public speaker. She reported for print and broadcast media, including The Canadian Press and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). After winning several awards – including Canada's top investigative award – she retired in 2014 after ten years as senior journalist. The Fierce is her first book.

Reviews

‘Los Angeles during the turbulent 1960s and ’70s is the perfect backdrop for this remarkable page turner. Filled with a cast of unbelievable characters I had to keep reminding myself this was a true story. Judy Piercey has unearthed one of the great untold stories of our time, this book is a must read!’
*Graham Neil, CTV News*

‘A groundbreaking portrayal of the trauma and burden imposed on the children of Holocaust survivors. Teenager David Whitelaw was a force of nature that inspired his government to seek justice for the unspeakable crimes unleashed against innocent people.’
*Phil Blazer, founder of Jewish Life Television*

‘The Fierce forces us to ask ourselves if we’d have the courage and fearlessness to seek justice regardless of the personal consequences. It’s hard to fathom that a teenager was able to demand and help secure justice for the savage murders of so many. Truly one of the most heart wrenching, yet inspiring family stories of the twentieth century.’
*Liisa Jorgensen, author of Far Side of the Moon*

‘Judy Piercey expertly captures the remarkable and complicated relationship between David Whitelaw and his mother Judith. An inspiring story that reminds us what it means to be human and the responsibility we all have to make the world around us a better place.’
*Barbara Smith, bestselling author*

‘It’s impossible to read this expertly told story and not ask yourself if you’re doing your part to make the world a better place. An unbelievable account that reminds us all that one person can change the world.’
*Rabbi Mark Blazer, CEO of the Jewish Life Foundation*

‘Author Judy Piercey shines a brilliant light into this dark corner of post-war history, one that has been concealed for too long. You’ll find yourself cheering for the Jewish teenager who struggled to bring down one of the worst Nazi killers in history, sickened by the crimes this mass murderer committed, and aghast that he was protected by the United States government. Meticulously researched and skilfully written, this book provides a significant contribution to our body of historical knowledge about the Holocaust.’
*Elinor Florence, author of Bird’s Eye View*

‘This is an exciting, adventurous book, based on an inspiring true story of courage and persistence resulting in the righting of an old wrong.’
*Bob Zellner, lifelong fighter for social justice and author of The Wrong Side of Murder Creek*