"This is an exhilarating read. The author masterfully captures the harrowing journey of his parents, tracing their struggles and triumphs before, during, and after the war. Willie's meticulous historical research weaves together these stories, offering profound insight into the enduring strength and vulnerabilities of the human spirit. Unflinching clarity reveals the unimaginable horrors and the incredible resilience that defines the lives of his family and his experiences being a child of Survivors. The issues are explored with deep empathy, highlighting the complex legacy of trauma and survival. Be prepared for the haunting echoes from the past on the present reality of the rise of antisemitism and Holocaust denial."

-Jenni Frumer, PhD, LCSW, MSEd, Director, NOW for Holocaust Survivors Initiative/MorseLife Health System.

"Sharing where we come from and who we are is difficult. In "Coming Out of the Shadows", Willie Handler does just that, he exposes himself as part of a minority which historically has been blamed and hated for millennia. Releasing his memoir is both brave, and a strong move that is dedicated to helping save the world from it's own hatred. People can evolve as human beings, if they read and educate themselves. This book helps assist the reader in understanding and believing the history, and taking a look inward to recognize personal biases."

-Karen Zauder Brass, Founder of the anti-bullying movement, Standupsters; International Speaker, and author of "Trauma Filters Through," "I Am A Standupster," and the internationally awarded children's book, "How To Create Peace Teaching Children To Navigate Their Personal Choices, Build Their Character and Social Morality"