“Karmela’s story is moving and inspirational, and one every young person should be reminded of.”

– Mitch Albom, Author of The Little Liar

“What makes a story interesting is the person telling the story…and while many people are talking about true crime these days…no one is doing it quite like Karmela and Joel Waldman. That’s because of the story behind these storytellers…and that, my friends, is a story worth reading!”

– Vinnie Politan, Court TV Lead Anchor

“Their story is more than just a tale of survival; it’s a beacon of hope and a reminder of the enduring strength found in the bonds of family, and in the courage to face life’s challenges head-on. Karmela Waldman, like the tiger, is indeed an endangered species—rare, awe-inspiring, and an emblem of resilience in a world that often demands it.”

– Carole Baskin, CEO of Big Cat Rescue

“Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it. In these troubling times, the insights of Surviving the Survivor offer all of us important wisdom and lessons for a better future.”

– Dr. Avi Loeb, Harvard Professor and Bestselling Author of Extraterrestrial and Interstellar

“Joel Waldman and Karmela Waldman have written a compelling hit based on their genuine, on-air conversations—frank, moving, and transformative. As they navigate the uncharted waters of podcasting, Surviving the Survivor goes beyond the microphone, inviting readers into the unfiltered world of a mother and son as they unravel the mysteries of their shared past and navigate the profound questions that shape the human experience.”

– Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess, Boston College Connell School of Nursing, Named a Living Legend by the American Academy of Nursing, and Bestselling Author of A Killer by Design

“Joel and Karmela Waldman’s lively podcast Surviving the Survivor has become a must-watch for followers of true crime.”

– Dennis Murphy, Dateline NBC’s Correspondent and Winner of Four National Emmy Awards

“As a Catholic I love that Karm survived WWII by hiding out in a Catholic school; as a comedian I love the humor in this book that by any rights shouldn't be this funny, and as someone who is currently alive, but one day will not be, I loved Surviving the Survivor.”

– Comedian J-L Cauvin, Actor, Showtime’s Billions