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From That Place And Time: A Memoir, 19381947
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From That Place And Time Is The Memoir Of Lucy S. Dawidowicz, An Americanjewish Historian Who Set Out To Study Yiddish Language And Jewish History At Yivo, The Jewish Scientific Institute In Vilna, Poland, In 1938. Escaping Poland Only Days Before The Nazi Onslaught, She Worked In The New York Yivo During The War, And Returned To Europe From 1946 To 1947 To Aid Jewish Displaced Persons In Munich And Belsen With The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee. Dawidowicz'S Memoir Not Only Describes Her Prewar Year In Jewish Eastern Europe, But Also Treats The Ghostly Postwar Period, And Her Role In Salvaging What Remained Of Vilna'S Scorched Jewish Archives And Libraries.Nancy Sinkoff'S New Introduction Explores The Historical Forces, Particularly The Dynamic World Of Secular Yiddish Culture, Which Shaped Dawidowicz'S Decision To Journey To Poland And Her Reassessment Of Those Forces In The Last Years Of Her Life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'From that Place and Time: A Memoir, 1938-1947'? A: The memoir explores the author's experiences as a Jewish historian during the tumultuous years before and after World War II, focusing on her studies in Yiddish language and Jewish history in Poland, her escape from the Nazi invasion, and her efforts to assist Jewish displaced persons in post-war Europe.
- Q: Who is the author of this memoir? A: The author of 'From that Place and Time: A Memoir, 1938-1947' is Lucy S. Dawidowicz, an American-Jewish historian known for her work on Yiddish culture and Jewish history.
- Q: What kind of condition is the used book in? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', meaning it may show signs of wear but is generally intact and readable.
- Q: How many pages are in this memoir? A: The memoir contains a total of 376 pages.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The memoir was published on September 9, 2008.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This memoir is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is there an introduction in the book? A: Yes, Nancy Sinkoff provides a new introduction that explores the historical context and cultural forces influencing Dawidowicz's journey to Poland.
- Q: What historical events does the memoir cover? A: The memoir covers historical events from 1938 to 1947, including the Nazi invasion, the war in Europe, and the post-war efforts to recover Jewish cultural heritage.
- Q: What insights can readers expect from this memoir? A: Readers can expect insights into Jewish culture, the impact of the Holocaust, and personal reflections on the historical forces shaping Jewish identity.
- Q: Is this book suitable for those interested in Jewish history? A: Yes, this book is particularly suitable for readers interested in Jewish history, Yiddish culture, and personal narratives from the Holocaust era.