The Berlin shadow : living with the ghosts of the Kindertransport
Lichtenstein, Jonathan2020
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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.
Main title:
The Berlin shadow : living with the ghosts of the Kindertransport / by Jonathan Lichtenstein.
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Imprint:
London : Scribner, 2020.©2020.
Collation:
307 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
9781471167287 (paperback)
Dewey class:
940.5318
Language:
English
Subject:
Lichtenstein, Jonathan -- Childhood and youthLichtenstein, Jonathan -- FamilyLichtenstein, HansHolocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945) -- InfluenceJewish refugees -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th centuryRefugee children -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th centuryKindertransports (Rescue operations)World War, 1939-1945 -- Children -- GermanyFathers and sons -- Great Britain -- Biography
BRN:
386142
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 940.5318 BER | Available |