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Chernobyl Responder, Jewish Refugee, Radiation Expert: A Story of Resilience and Triumph

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Doctor on Call: Chernobyl Responder, Jewish Refugee, Radiation Expert

by Kay Redfield Jamison

4.9 out of 5

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A Photo Of A Man In A Hazmat Suit Standing In Front Of The Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant Doctor On Call: Chernobyl Responder Jewish Refugee Radiation Expert

In the aftermath of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, one of the most catastrophic events in human history, a group of unlikely heroes emerged. Among them was a Jewish refugee who had fled the horrors of the Holocaust only to find himself facing a new and deadly threat.

This is the story of that man, a radiation expert named Avraham Twersky. It is a story of resilience, triumph, and the indomitable human spirit.

A Jewish Refugee's Journey

Avraham Twersky was born in Poland in 1927. His childhood was marked by the rise of Nazism and the outbreak of World War II. In 1942, his family was forced into the Warsaw Ghetto. Two years later, they were sent to the Auschwitz concentration camp.

Twersky and his siblings were the only members of their family to survive the Holocaust. After the war, he immigrated to the United States, where he studied physics and became a radiation expert.

The Chernobyl Disaster

In 1986, the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine exploded, releasing a massive amount of radiation into the atmosphere. Twersky was one of the first responders to the disaster.

He worked tirelessly to contain the radiation and prevent it from spreading to other parts of Europe. His expertise and dedication saved countless lives.

A Life of Service

After Chernobyl, Twersky continued to work as a radiation expert. He helped to clean up other nuclear accidents, including the Fukushima Daiichi disaster in Japan.

He also dedicated himself to educating the public about the dangers of radiation. He wrote several books and articles on the subject, and he lectured extensively around the world.

A Legacy of Resilience

Avraham Twersky died in 2018 at the age of 91. He left behind a legacy of resilience, triumph, and service.

His story is an inspiration to us all. It shows us that even in the face of the most adversity, we can overcome our challenges and make a positive difference in the world.

Avraham Twersky was a true hero. He was a survivor of the Holocaust, a Chernobyl responder, and a radiation expert. He dedicated his life to saving others, and he made the world a better place.

We are all indebted to him for his service and his sacrifice.

Doctor on Call: Chernobyl Responder, Jewish Refugee, Radiation Expert

by Kay Redfield Jamison

4.9 out of 5