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The Glassmaker’s Son: Looking for the World My Father Left Behind in Nazi Germany (Holocaust Survivor True Stories)

Name: The Glassmaker’s Son: Looking for the World My Father Left Behind in Nazi Germany (Holocaust Survivor True Stories)
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Book Synopsis: A blend of lyrical memoir and sober history, The Glassmaker’s Son recounts a son’s decades-long quest to uncover the world his father left behind in Nazi Germany. Along the way, he makes a series of surprising discoveries about his family, who were important players in the Bavarian glassmaking industry. After his grandfather was forced to sell the family villa, for instance, the Nazis turned it into their regional headquarters before it was destroyed by American artillery in the closing days of the war. In another twist, the author recovers a pair of lost portraits of his great-grandparents that an elderly housekeeper had been “guarding” for more than 40 years.Using a cache of old letters found in his parents’ attic and other documents, Kupfer painstakingly pieces together the details of his grandfather’s deportation and murder at Theresienstadt, a concentration camp in western Czechoslovakia touted by the Gestapo as a “spa town” for distinguished Jews. At its core, this book is about a search for identity — the identity of the author’s soft-spoken, inscrutable father and of the author himself.

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Step into the world of The Glassmaker’s Son, a vivid blend of memoir and history that will transport you to the heart of Nazi Germany. Follow the author on a captivating journey as he unravels the secrets of his family's past and uncovers the intriguing stories of the Bavarian glassmaking industry. Discover the untold tales of bravery, resilience, and the search for identity in this compelling true story.

Experience the poignant narrative of a son's quest to unearth the mysteries his father left behind. Through the author's meticulous research and emotional storytelling, you will be drawn into a world filled with intrigue, betrayal, and unexpected revelations. The Glassmaker’s Son is a captivating exploration of family legacy, courage, and the enduring power of memory.

Dive deep into the rich tapestry of history with The Glassmaker’s Son as you journey through the shadows of the Holocaust era. This captivating book weaves together past and present, offering readers a poignant glimpse into the tumultuous landscape of pre-war Germany and the harrowing realities of life during one of the darkest chapters in human history. Prepare to be moved, inspired, and forever changed by this powerful tale of survival and remembrance.

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