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For Ilona Duncan, a distant relative determined her life's direction. Born in Germany during World War II, she could not escape the reality of having a Jewish great-grandmother. The most poignant example of this injustice was that Ilona never knew the identity of her real father. As a teenager, she learned about the Holocaust and Germany's wall of silence concerning the Third Reich. Her Jewishness, distant as it was, eventually led to her desire to divorce her Fatherland. And in 1964, she left for Paris, never to return to live in Germany again. In her memoir, she recounts the difficult journey from her student days in Paris and London to becoming a Pan American stewardess and a citizen of the world. Throughout a determined and courageous life, Ilona could not shed a painful antipathy toward the country of her birth. Only in writing "My Jewish Great-Grandmother," did she rediscover her father and came to peace with her Vaterland.
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In the captivating memoir, "My Jewish Great Grandmother," author Ilona Duncan takes us on a compelling journey through history and personal discovery. Born in Germany during World War II, Ilona's life was shaped by the discovery of her Jewish great-grandmother, a fact that would set her on a path to uncover her own identity. This powerful story sheds light on the injustices of the Holocaust and Germany's silence, leaving readers captivated and moved.
Through vivid storytelling, Ilona recounts her teenage years, where she learned about the atrocities committed during the Third Reich. It was at this pivotal moment that her desire to break free from her Fatherland took hold. In 1964, she bravely left Germany behind for Paris, embarking on a journey that changed her life forever. Her experiences as a student in Paris and London, as well as her time as a Pan American stewardess, shaped her into a resilient citizen of the world.
Throughout the pages of "My Jewish Great Grandmother," Ilona's determination and courage shine through. The memoir delves into her ongoing struggle with her birth country, a painful antipathy that she couldn't escape. It is through the cathartic act of writing, however, that Ilona finally discovered her father and found peace within her Vaterland.
Don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in this emotional and thought-provoking memoir. Experience the resilience of the human spirit and the power of self-discovery. Get your copy of "My Jewish Great Grandmother" today and join Ilona Duncan on her extraordinary journey. Order now to embark on this unforgettable adventure.
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