I Belong To Vienna

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A Jewish Family's Story of Exile and Return

By Anna Goldenberg

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I Belong To Vienna by Anna Goldenberg offers a poignant exploration of a Jewish family's survival in Vienna during the Nazi occupation. The narrative intertwines personal stories and historical events, providing a compelling account of resilience and identity amidst persecution and turmoil in mid-20th century Europe.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by personal stories rooted in history, particularly those exploring family bonds and identity amid the backdrop of Vienna during challenging times. Its deeply personal narrative might resonate with readers interested in uncovering family secrets and understanding how past events continue to shape contemporary lives.

A probing tale of heroism, resilience, identity and belonging, marked by a surprising freshness as a new generation comes to terms with history's darkest era.

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In autumn 1942, Anna Goldenberg's great-grandparents and one of their sons are deported to the Theresienstadt concentration camp. Hans, their elder son, hides in Nazi-controlled Vienna, and never sees his family again. Goldenberg reconstructs this unique story, portraying Vienna's undying allure: both grandparents eventually returned to the city, as did Goldenberg herself.

I Belong To Vienna is a probing tale of heroism, resilience, identity and belonging, marked by a surprising freshness as a new generation comes to terms with history's darkest era.

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I Belong to Vienna garners praise for its intimate and courageous portrayal of a Jewish family's experiences in Vienna amidst Nazi rule, intertwining history, biography, and memoir. The narrative is noted for its vivid depiction of life during this tumultuous period and its examination of themes such as national identity and personal trauma. Reviewers commend Goldenberg's research and storytelling style for adding valuable perspectives to Holocaust literature, offering insights into the resilience and choices of Viennese Jews who remained in Austria during these dark times.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781939931849

Publisher: New Vessel Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 June 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: New Vessel Press

Illustration: 10 Illustrations

Contributors:

Translated by Alta L. Price

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 204.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 200

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Anna Goldenberg History & Archaeology History & Military Non-Fiction

About the Author

Anna Goldenberg, born in 1989 in Vienna, studied psychology at the University of Cambridge and journalism at Columbia University. She worked at the Jewish newspaper The Forward in New York before returning to Vienna where she now contributes to various newspapers. Alta L. Price translates from Italian and German, and was awarded the 2013 Gutekunst Prize. Her publications include work by Corrado Augias, Dana Grigorcea, Jürgen Holstein, and Martin Mosebach.