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We Won't See Auschwitz

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We Won't See Auschwitz follows Jérémie Dres and his brother as they explore their Jewish-Polish heritage after their grandmother's passing. Instead of visiting the infamous Auschwitz, they journey to places connected to their family like Zelechów, Warsaw, and Kraków, piecing together stories and confronting what it means to be Jewish and Polish in the modern world. Their trip reveals a culture deeply shaped by history yet vibrant and enduring.
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This graphic novel is ideal for readers interested in family history, Jewish culture, Polish heritage, and reflective travel memoirs delivered through evocative artwork.

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After their grandmother's death, Jérémie and his brother attempt to learn more about their family's Jewish-Polish roots. But Jérémie is less interested in how the Holocaust affected his family and more interested in understanding what it means to be Jewish and Polish in today's world.

They decide not to do the Holocaust trail—they won't go to Auschwitz—but instead go to Zelechów, the village where their grandfather was born; Warsaw, their grandmother's hometown; and Kraków, the city that hosts Europe's largest festival of Jewish culture. In their quest for identity, they gradually put together the pieces of their family history, while at the same time discovering a country still affected by its past and a culture greater than themselves.

We Won't See Auschwitz has been praised as "a beautifully illustrated document of two Jewish brothers who visit Poland seeking their cultural heritage." - Shelf Awareness

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Praise for We Won't See Auschwitz: "A beautifully illustrated document of two Jewish brothers who visit Poland seeking their cultural heritage." – Shelf Awareness

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781906838638

Publisher: SelfMadeHero

Format: Other book format

Date Published: 22 October 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: SelfMadeHero

Contributors:

  • Translated by Edward Gauvin

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 171.0mm

Height: 239.0mm

Weight: 546g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Jérémie Dres lives in Paris, France. This is his first graphic novel.

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