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A Thousand Kisses: A Grandmother'S Holocaust Letters (Judaic Studies Series),Used
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These Letters To A Beloved Son And His Family Tell The Poignant Story Of One Woman'S Life In Nazioccupied Prague And Help Explain Why Some Jews Stayed Behind.Henriette Pollatschek Was 69 Years Old When The Nazis Marched Into Prague, Where She And Her Daughter Had Sought Refuge After Fleeing Their Germanheld Homeland In Northern Bohemia. Henriette'S Son And His Family Had Already Escaped To Switzerland And Later To Cuba And The United States. At Each Step Of The Way, Her Family Urged Henriette To Join Them. But In The Face Of What Was Then Only A Vague And, To Many, Unbelievable Threat Of Danger, She Was Unwilling To Abandon Her Financial Independence, Her Accustomed Way Of Life, And The Familial Objects She Had Gathered Over A Lifetime. As Living Conditions For Jews Worsened In Nazioccupied Prague, However, Henriette Began To Have Second Thoughts. Her Letters To Her Son And His Family In Havana Reveal An Increasingly Desperate Situation As The Obstacles To Escape Mounted While Living Conditions Eroded. Ultimately Both Henriette And Her Daughter Perished. Henriette Pollatschek'S Letters Provide A Detailed Picture Of The Lives Of Jews In Prague During The War Years: The Evictions, The Food Shortages, The Worries About Livelihood, And The Increasing Prohibitions And Regulations, As Well As The Brave And Cheerful Attempts To Maintain A Normal Life And Bear Hardships. Henriette'S Letters Also Help Explain Why More Jews Did Not Escape. As Renata Polt, Henriette'S Granddaughter, Concludes, 'Who Could Imagine A Holocaust?'Translated, Edited, And Annotated By Polt And Illustrated With Intimate Family Snapshots, This Book Brings The Horrors And Dilemmas Of The Holocaust Alive In A Moving, Personal Account While Answering Pertinent Historical Questions About The Motives Of Jews Who Stayed Behind.Renata Polt Is A Freelance Writer And Film Critic Living In Berkeley, California.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'A Thousand Kisses: A Grandmother's Holocaust Letters'? A: The main theme revolves around the personal experiences of Henriette Pollatschek during Nazi-occupied Prague, highlighting her challenges and the difficult decisions faced by Jews during the Holocaust.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Renata Polt, who is also the granddaughter of Henriette Pollatschek.
- Q: What type of book is 'A Thousand Kisses'? A: It is a hardcover book that falls under the Judaic Studies Series, featuring letters that provide a historical perspective on the Holocaust.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 216 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic study as it provides personal insights and historical context related to the Holocaust, making it valuable for courses in Judaic studies or history.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition', which indicates it may have some wear but is still functional and readable.
- Q: What year was 'A Thousand Kisses' published? A: The book was published on December 8, 1998.
- Q: Are there any illustrations in the book? A: Yes, the book is illustrated with intimate family snapshots that complement the letters and enhance the reading experience.
- Q: What can readers learn from Henriette Pollatschek's letters? A: Readers can learn about the daily struggles, fears, and decisions faced by Jews in Prague during the Holocaust, as well as the reasons why some chose to remain despite the impending danger.
- Q: Is this the first edition of the book? A: Yes, this is the First Edition of 'A Thousand Kisses: A Grandmother's Holocaust Letters'.