When Eichmann Knocked on Our Door offers an intimate perspective on one of the most consequential trials of the twentieth century. Written by Tami Hausner-Raveh and Amos Hausner, the children of Gideon Hausner, Israel’s chief prosecutor in the Adolf Eichmann trial, the book reveals how the historic proceedings entered their family home and shaped their lives.
Blending personal memories with historical and legal insight, the authors portray Gideon Hausner not only as the prosecutor who spoke for six million victims, but also as a father, husband, lawyer, and public servant. The book explores the preparation for the Eichmann trial, the powerful testimony of Holocaust survivors, Hausner’s legal and ethical challenges, and the trial’s lasting impact on Israel and Holocaust remembrance. It also follows Hausner’s broader legal and political career, offering a deeply personal portrait of the man behind a defining moment in Jewish history.