A formally audacious and deeply moving memoir in three timeframes that confronts the defining trauma of the twentieth century, and its effects on a father and son. In 1939, Jonathan Lichtenstein's father Hans escaped Nazi-occupied Berlin as a child refugee on the Kindertransport. Almost every member of his family died after Kristallnacht, and, arriving in England to make his way in the world alone, Hans turned his back on his German Jewish culture. Growing up in post-war rural Wales where the conflict was never spoken of, Jonathan and his siblings were at a loss to understand their father's relentless drive and sometimes eccentric behaviour. As Hans enters old age, he and Jonathan set out to retrace his journey back to Berlin. Published to coincide with the eightieth anniversary, this is a highly compelling account of a father and son's attempt to emerge from the shadows of history. For readers who enjoyed East West Street, The Berlin Shadow is a beautiful memoir about time, trauma and family. Praise for Jonathan Lichtenstein's work: 'The writing is keenly observed and emotionally resonant. . . an impressive achievement given the breadth of its reach, from Berlin in the 1930s to Bethlehem today' New York Times on Memory
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
ISBN-13
9781471167287
eBay Product ID (ePID)
10046659457
Product Key Features
Book Title
The Berlin Shadow
Author
Jonathan Lichtenstein
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Memorials
Publication Year
2020
Genre
Biographies & True Stories
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
234mm
Item Width
153mm
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Jonathan Lichtenstein
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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