Stitched & Sewn

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The Life-Saving Art of Holocaust Survivor Trudie Strobel

By Jody Savin

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Stitched & Sewn by Jody Savin is a compelling biography that delves into the life of Carina Savin, a Swedish seamstress who, after enduring personal trials in her homeland, finds herself in America. The narrative weaves together themes of resilience, entrepreneurship, and family, showcasing her journey through hardships and triumphs as she builds a new life in a foreign land.
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You might enjoy this biography if you are fascinated by personal stories of resilience and creativity intertwined with the art of sewing. The author Jody Savin weaves together a life narrative that is both inspiring and relatable, capturing the transforming power of crafting garments and the underlying experiences that give them meaning. If you appreciate heartfelt memoirs that connect personal growth with a passion for handmade artistry, this book may deeply resonate with you.

The richly illustrated story of a woman who, late in life, copes with the buried trauma of her childhood as a Holocaust survivor by becoming a master needlework artist like her mother, who saved both their lives in the camps with her seamstress skills.

Co-op available National and regional print, blog, radio, and online campaign Market targets: Jewish readers, WWII history fans, followers of Holocaust books, needlework/sewing hobbyists, readers of biography and history Extensive targeted publicity/marketing to Jewish publications and the craft/sewing/stitching worlds Publication and speaking events, including the LA Times Festival of Books, SCIBA, and more; the subject of the book speaks frequently at schools, religious institutions, and other places and will promote the book Opportunity for events/art shows of the subject’s artwork alongside the book Bookseller and library promotions: Goodreads, regional library, and targeted bookseller giveaways Advance PDF of book available now for promotion Promotion via the social media and websites of the author, subject, photographer, and publisher eBook available at the same time as print book; eBook ISBN to be included on all press materials and wherever print ISBN is listed. Both mediums will be promoted, and publisher will seek eBook promotional opportunities

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A child survivor of the Holocaust, Trudie Strobel settled in California, raising a family and never discussing the horrors she witnessed. After her children grew up, the trauma of her youth caught up with her, triggering a paralysing depression.

A therapist suggested that Trudie attempt to draw the memories that haunted her, and she did— but with needle and thread instead of a pencil. Resurrecting the Yemenite stitches of her ancestors, and using the skills taught by her mother, whose master seamstress talent saved their lives in the camps, Trudie began by stitching vast tableaus of her dark and personal memories of the Holocaust. What began as therapy exploded into works of breathtaking art, from narrative tapestries of Jewish history rendered in exacting detail to portraits of remarkable likeness. Many of her works are now in public and private collections.

In Stitched & Sewn, Jody Savin tells the dramatic story of how a needle and thread saved Trudie Strobel's life twice. Ann Elliott Cutting's photographs showcase Trudie's remarkable works of art. With a foreword by Michael Berenbaum, author of eighteen books, co-founder of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and co-producer of the Academy Award-winning documentary One Survivor Remembers.

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Stitched & Sewn by Jody Savin is widely praised for its powerful narrative and stunning visual artistry. Reviewers highlight its depiction of overcoming immense suffering through art, focusing on Holocaust survivor Trudie Strobel. The collaboration of artists across different mediums is noted for creating a profound autobiographical work that reminds us of the healing power of creativity and the importance of remembering history's darkest moments.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781945551765

Publisher: Prospect Park Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 21 May 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Prospect Park Books

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

By Ann Elliott Cutting
Foreword by Michael Berenbaum

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 215.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 194

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Arts & Culture Arts and Crafts Biography & Memoir History & Archaeology History & Military Jody Savin Military History Non-Fiction

About the Author

Jody Savin is a graduate of Princeton University and the American Film Institute, where she earned her MFA. Following college, she worked as a playwright and poet while supporting herself as musical director for such soap operas as The Guiding Light and As the World Turns, winning three Daytime Emmy nominations. Her poetry has been published in dozens of literary magazines. As a screenwriter, Savin wrote the award-winning TNT documentary Chico Mendes: Voice of the Amazon, and she wrote, produced, and distributed the independent films Bottle Shock, Nobel Son, and CBGB. She has also written and produced feature films for Disney, Universal, Columbia, and 20th Century Fox. She lives in Pasadena, California.