Night and Day: A Jewish Child Escaping the Holocaust

Publisher Description:

Experience the compelling first-person narrative of a young child refugee in 1938, as they navigate the dislocating trauma, culture shock, and excruciating loneliness. Dive into the remarkable experiences of 1,400 Jewish children saved by American religious organizations in "The Story of a Little-Known American Rescue". Reflect on the childhood trauma of Edith, whose forced immigration and loss of family, home, language, and identity created a fault line in her life. Discover "Motherland Is it Night or Day?", a memoir that lovingly yet harrowingly explores the complex relationship between mothers and daughters, roots, reunion, and, ultimately, understanding. Immerse yourself in a relevant story for our war-torn world - a historical novel about a childhood immigration journey prompted by desperate parents seeking safety for their children. Learn how an eighth-grade class reunited two Holocaust refugees 72 years later in "How an Eighth-Grade Class Reunited Two Holocaust Refugees" - this nonfiction work was even featured by Oprah. Witness the powerful 2014 installation of memorial stones in a small German town, as residents confront their haunting Holocaust history in "A Public Memorial Compels a Small German Town to Confront Its History". Finally, follow the tumultuous journey of a Holocaust family and their separation and reunion in "A Holocaust Family's Odyssey of Separation and Reunion".

Books by Fern Schaumer Chapman:

In her memoir, Chapman tells a loving yet harrowing tale of mothers and daughters, roots, reunion, and understanding. Explore the relevant story of a childhood immigration journey in her historical novel, a tale that resonates with the struggles faced by children seeking safety in a war-torn world.

The Legacy of the Holocaust Series:

Delve into the nonfiction work that captures the heartwarming story of how an eighth-grade class reunited two Holocaust refugees after 72 years. This work was even featured by Oprah. Experience the emotional journey of Stockstadt residents as they confront their haunting Holocaust history through the installation of memorial stones in "A Public Memorial Compels a Small German Town to Confront Its History". Lastly, learn about the dislocating trauma of the immigrant experience through the story of a Jewish family who escaped Nazi Germany in a little-known program.

Customer Reviews:

With 4.6 out of 5 stars and 83 customer reviews, the book "Motherland Is It Night or Day?" has received high praise. Similarly, "The Story of a Little-Known American Rescue" has garnered 4.5 out of 5 stars with 60 customer reviews.

Prices:

You can purchase "Motherland Is It Night or Day?" for $13.54, while "The Story of a Little-Known American Rescue" is available for $11.99. The books in The Legacy of the Holocaust Series, including "How an Eighth-Grade Class Reunited Two Holocaust Refugees", "A Public Memorial Compels a Small German Town to Confront Its History", and "A Holocaust Family's Odyssey of Separation and Reunion", can be purchased for $14.99, $14.17, and $14.16 respectively.

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