{"title":"Nikola Sellmair","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Nikola Sellmair collection, an enlightening selection of works that delve into significant historical narratives and complex military stories. Nikola Sellmair, an insightful author, captivates readers with her profound exploration of delicate topics in history. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, she brings to light lesser-known yet crucial historical events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout works in this collection is \u003cem\u003eMy Grandfather Would Have Shot Me\u003c\/em\u003e. This powerful book uncovers the complex emotional landscape of a family legacy intertwined with the Third Reich, offering a poignant reflection on identity, history, and personal reconciliation. Sellmair’s writing style is both approachable and thought-provoking, making these heavy topics accessible to a wide audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the \u003cem\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/em\u003e categories, Nikola Sellmair’s works hold a distinguished place, offering readers both depth and clarity. Whether you're a history enthusiast or a newcomer eager to understand the intricacies of the past, Sellmair’s books are a valuable addition to your reading list. Explore the stories that transcend time and shed light on the events that have shaped the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"my-grandfather-would-have-shot-me-by-jennifer-teege-9781473616257","title":"My Grandfather Would Have Shot Me","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn international bestseller, this is the extraordinary and moving memoir of a woman who learns that her grandfather was Amon Goeth, the brutal Nazi commandant depicted in \u003ci\u003eSchindler's List\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Jennifer Teege, a German-Nigerian woman, happened to pluck a library book from the shelf, she had no idea that her life would be irrevocably altered. Recognising photos of her mother and grandmother in the book, she discovers a horrifying fact: Her grandfather was Amon Goeth, the vicious Nazi commandant chillingly depicted by Ralph Fiennes in \u003ci\u003eSchindler's List\u003c\/i\u003e - a man known and reviled the world over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough raised in an orphanage and eventually adopted, Teege had some contact with her biological mother and grandmother as a child. Yet neither revealed that Teege's grandfather was the Nazi \"butcher of Plaszow,\" executed for crimes against humanity in 1946. The more Teege reads about Amon Goeth, the more certain she becomes: If her grandfather had met her—a black woman—he would have killed her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTeege's discovery sends her, at age 38, into a severe depression—and on a quest to unearth and fully comprehend her family's haunted history. Her research takes her to Krakow—to the sites of the Jewish ghetto her grandfather 'cleared' in 1943 and the Plaszow concentration camp he then commanded—and back to Israel, where she herself once attended college, learned fluent Hebrew, and formed lasting friendships. Teege struggles to reconnect with her estranged mother Monika, and to accept that her beloved grandmother once lived in luxury as Amon Goeth's mistress at Plaszow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTeege's story is co-written by award-winning journalist Nikola Sellmair, who also contributes a second, interwoven narrative that draws on original interviews with Teege's family and friends and adds historical context. Ultimately, Teege's resolute search for the truth leads her, step by step, to the possibility of her own liberation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849581875436,"sku":"9781473616257","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6155f06c99569a68d85da20ce57c96e5.jpg?v=1759108056"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/nikola-sellmair.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}