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Book Synopsis: “Scenes from the war live on as trauma in the memory of the next generation. A Little Annihilation by Anna Janko is an extraordinarily personal and powerful account of how the worst wartime atrocities affect ordinary people and are seldom recorded in the official histories.”—OLGA TOKARCZUK, winner of the Man Booker International Prize for Flights
June 1, 1943, Eastern Poland. Within just a few hours, the village of Sochy had ceased to exist. Buildings were burned. Residents shot. Among the survivors was nine-year-old Teresa Ferenc, who saw her family murdered by German soldiers, and would never forget what she witnessed the day she became an orphan. The horror of that event was etched into her very being and passed on to her daughter, author Anna Janko. A Little Annihilation bears witness to both the crime and its aftershocks—the trauma visited on the next generation—as revealed in a beautifully scripted and deeply personal mother-daughter dialogue. As she fathoms the full dimension of the tragedy, Janko reflects on memory and loss, the ethics of helplessness, and the lingering effects of war.
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Experience the power of personal storytelling with A Little Annihilation by Anna Janko. This extraordinary book takes you on a journey through the aftermath of war, showcasing how the memories of wartime atrocities continue to haunt the next generation. Unlike many official histories, Janko reveals the rarely recorded experiences of ordinary people, shedding light on the true impact of war on their lives.
Transport yourself back to June 1, 1943, in Eastern Poland. Witness the village of Sochy being annihilated within a matter of hours. Explore the burning buildings, the heartbreaking loss of life, and the harrowing story of nine-year-old Teresa Ferenc. As a survivor, Teresa witnessed her family being murdered by German soldiers, an event that forever changed her life. Anna Janko, Teresa's daughter and the author of A Little Annihilation, beautifully captures the horror and trauma that Teresa carried within her, a burden that would be passed down to future generations.
A Little Annihilation is not just a book about war. It is a profound exploration of memory, loss, and the lingering effects of unimaginable tragedy. Janko's deeply personal account delves into the ethical dilemmas of helplessness and the power of resilience in the face of adversity. Through a heartfelt mother-daughter dialogue, we witness the profound impact that historical events can have on individual lives.
Don't miss the opportunity to delve into this compelling and thought-provoking narrative. Join Anna Janko as she unravels the full dimensions of the tragedy, providing a voice to those who have been forgotten by official records. Be captivated by Janko's beautiful and heartfelt prose as she explores the enduring human spirit in the face of unimaginable horrors. Discover the untold stories that shape our collective memory and order your copy of A Little Annihilation today.
Experience the power of personal storytelling with A Little Annihilation by Anna Janko. Order now and uncover the hidden stories of the past.
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