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Book Synopsis: Beth Luxenberg was an only child. Or so everyone thought. Six months after Beth's death, her secret emerged. It had a name: Annie.
Praise for Annie's Ghosts "Annie's Ghosts is one of the most remarkable books I have ever read . . . From mental institutions to the Holocaust, from mothers and fathers to children and childhood, with its mysteries, sadness, and joy--this book is one emotional ride."--Bob Woodward, author of The War Within and State of Denial
"Steve Luxenberg sleuths his family's hidden history with the skills of an investigative reporter, the instincts of a mystery writer, and the sympathy of a loving son. His rediscovery of one lost woman illuminates the shocking fate of thousands of Americans who disappeared just a generation ago."--Tony Horwitz, author of A Voyage Long and Strange and Confederates in the Attic
"I started reading within minutes of picking up this book, and was instantly mesmerized. It's a riveting detective story, a moving family saga, an enlightening if heartbreaking chapter in the history of America's treatment of people born with what we now call special needs." -- Deborah Tannen, author of You Just Don't Understand and You're Wearing That
"This is a memoir that pushes the journalistic envelope . . . Luxenberg has written a fascinating personal story as well as a report on our communal response to the mentally ill." -- Helen Epstein, author of Where She Came From and Children of the Holocaust
"A wise, affecting new memoir of family secrets and posthumous absolution." -- The Washington Post
"Annie's Ghosts will resonate for many, whether the chords have to do with family secrets, the Depression, memories of a thriving Detroit, the Holocaust's horrors, or the immigrant experience." -- The Detroit Free Press
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Discover the compelling and gripping true story of Annie's Ghosts: A Journey into a Family Secret. Uncover the hidden secrets that lay dormant within Beth Luxenberg's family until the shocking revelation after her death. This captivating memoir takes you on an emotional rollercoaster - from mental institutions to the Holocaust, from the intricacies of family dynamics to the power of uncovering long-held secrets.
Annie's Ghosts is not just a book, it is an immersive experience. It has received rave reviews from renowned authors and critics, who have hailed it as one of the most remarkable books they have ever read. Bob Woodward, author of The War Within and State of Denial, praises this book, calling it an emotional ride that explores mysteries, sadness, and joy.
Author Steve Luxenberg combines his investigative reporting skills with the instincts of a mystery writer and the compassion of a loving son. By delving into his family's hidden history, Luxenberg uncovers the shocking fate of thousands of Americans who vanished just a generation ago. This book provides a unique perspective on the treatment of people born with special needs, shedding light on a heartbreaking chapter in America's history.
Get ready to be mesmerized by Annie's Ghosts. Once you start reading, you won't be able to put it down. Deborah Tannen, author of You Just Don't Understand and You're Wearing That, describes it as a riveting detective story, a moving family saga, and an enlightening exploration of America's treatment of special needs individuals. This memoir pushes the journalistic envelope, offering a fascinating personal story intertwined with our communal response to the mentally ill.
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