Holocaust

<p dir=ltr>This compelling family history spans from the 1890s to the 21st century weaving personal stories into the broader fabric of German history to reveal a deeply moving account of survival courage and resilience. At the heart of this narrative is Paul Bernstein a Jewish WWI veteran who was awarded for his bravery but ultimately perished in Auschwitz in 1944 and his wife Johanna Moosdorf a non-Jewish woman who fought tirelessly to protect their family. Their two half-Jewish children Barbara and Thomas born in the late 1930s faced constant danger during WWII. Yet thanks to Johanna's courageous efforts and Nazi policies that treated half-Jews differently the children survived the war.</p><p dir=ltr>With a powerful epilogue that reflects on Germany’s response to its Nazi past and its relevance to contemporary far-right movements including those in the U.S. this book offers a timely perspective on history’s echoes in today’s world. This unforgettable story captures a family’s fight for survival amidst one of history’s darkest chapters making it an essential read for anyone interested in personal stories of resistance and the enduring lessons of the past.</p>