{"title":"Andor Schwartz","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the profound and touching works of Andor Schwartz, a notable author whose storytelling touches the depths of human experience. Schwartz's books, such as \u003cem\u003eLiving Memory\u003c\/em\u003e, provide an intimate glimpse into a life marked by resilience and reflection. As a distinguished figure in the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir genre, Schwartz expertly navigates personal history with a narrative that is both engaging and enlightening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSchwartz's writing amplifies the power of memories and the stories they shape. His works are not just accounts of the past; they are lessons in endurance and humanity, designed to connect readers with the intricate intricacies of lived experiences. Whether you're delving into the nuances of his life journey or exploring broader historical contexts, Schwartz's memoirs are a testament to the enduring power of memory. Enjoy an educational and heartfelt journey through his acclaimed collection, where each page resonates with authentic emotion and thought-provoking insights.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"living-memory-by-andor-schwartz-9781863954716","title":"Living Memory","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey have no graves, no markers of ever having existed. The millions of people murdered by the Nazis live on only in the memories of the survivors. In his seventy-ninth year, Andor Schwartz was driven to record the lives of his family and friends who perished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAndor takes us back to the world of his childhood in rural Hungary in the years leading up to World War II. His love of nature and country life, his friendships, the harvests, the Jewish festivals, the age-old customs—now lost—are evoked with intense vitality, before dark clouds gathered to obliterate this Arcadian childhood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe live with him through the horrors of the Holocaust, on the run in Budapest, evading death time and again under the protection of his Malach (angel), whose name had been given to him by his father on their separation. Andor survived, but his entire family was killed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe takes us to Israel and then to Australia, where he prospered, his children had children, and the cycle of life returned to its natural order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLiving Memory\u003c\/em\u003e is a poignant testament to endurance and the human spirit's capacity to overcome unimaginable horrors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46373574443244,"sku":"9781863954716","price":41.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/17759873482851.jpg?v=1744822658"},{"product_id":"living-memory-by-andor-schwartz-9781863952538","title":"Living Memory","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey have no graves, no markers of ever having existed. The millions of people murdered by the Nazis live on only in the memories of the survivors. In his seventy-ninth year, Andor Schwartz was driven to record the lives of his family and friends who perished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAndor takes us back to the world of his childhood in rural Hungary in the years leading up to World War II. His love of nature and country life, his friendships, the harvests, the Jewish festivals, the age-old customs—now lost—are evoked with intense vitality, before dark clouds gathered to obliterate this Arcadian childhood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe live with him through the horrors of the Holocaust, on the run in Budapest, evading death time and again under the protection of his Malach (angel), whose name had been given to him by his father on their separation. Andor survived, but his entire family was killed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe takes us to Israel and then to Australia, where he prospered, his children had children, and the cycle of life returned to its natural order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLiving Memory\u003c\/em\u003e by Andor Schwartz is a testament to resilience and the enduring spirit of those who have survived unimaginable loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46373597118700,"sku":"9781863952538","price":50.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/17738093482851.jpg?v=1744822718"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/andor-schwartz.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}