A Fifty-year Silence

Name: A Fifty-year Silence
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781922182586
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By Miranda Richmond Mouillot

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A Fifty-year Silence by Miranda Richmond Mouillot is a memoir that unravels the compelling history of the author's grandparents, whose relationship was fractured after World War II. The narrative follows Richmond Mouillot as she uncovers family secrets and explores the mysterious silence between them, weaving a poignant tale of love, separation, and historical inquiry, set against the backdrop of a charming house in the South of France.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by stories of family history, wartime resilience, and the complexity of human relationships. The memoir delves into the poignant quest to understand a long-standing family rift, offering a deeply personal exploration of secrets and reconciliation woven through the fabric of memoir and historical narrative.

A Fifty-year Silence

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In 1948, after surviving World War II by escaping Nazi-occupied France for refugee camps in Switzerland, the author's grandparents, Anna and Armand, bought an old stone house in a remote, picturesque village in the South of France.

Five years later, Anna packed her bags and walked out on Armand, taking the typewriter and their children. The two never saw or spoke to each other again, never remarried, and never revealed what had divided them forever.

A Fifty-Year Silence is a heartbreaking, uplifting love story spanning two continents and three generations.

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The Fifty-year Silence is highly praised for its tender exploration of family history and the enduring impact of the Holocaust across generations. Reviews highlight the author's dedication to uncovering her grandparents' past, portraying it as both moving and richly detailed. The memoir is described as eloquent, engrossing, and capturing the complexity of familial love and misunderstanding. It is noted for having vivid characters and being a compelling journey from start to finish.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922182586

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 January 2015

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Edition: UK ed.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 383g

Pages: 272

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