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Ghost Waltz: A Family Memoir (P.S.)
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A Woman Comes To Terms With Her Familys Dark Nazi Past In This Memoir From The Author Of Nine And A Half Weeksa Moving And Profound Exploration Of The Legacy Of War And Hate On An Individual Life.Born In Austria At The Height Of Word War Ii, Ingeborg Day Grew Up Knowing Little About The Early Years Of Her Life. When She Came To America In 1957 As An Exchange Student, She Heard For The First Time References To Hitler, Nazis, And The Holocaust, Topics That Were Forbidden In Her Homeland And Her Own House.Day Married An American And Stayed In The U.S. Permanently, A Separation That Created Great Physical And Psychological Distance Between Herself And Her Father A Nazi Nobody, An Outofwork Locksmiths Apprentice Who Ended Up Joining The Austrian Army, Where His Musical Talents Blossomed In A Military Band. An Early Member Of The Nazi Party, He Was Automatically Incorporated Into The Ss After The Anschluss In 1938. But With The Fall Of The Third Reich, He Refused To Speak Of The Past, Determined To Remain Silent.Ghost Waltz, Days Astonishing And Beautiful Memoir, Tells Of Her Efforts To Understand The Legacy Of Her Austrian Pastone Of Unbearable Horror Mixed With Ordinary Human Patrimonies Of Family Loyalty And Affection. Moving Back And Forth In Time, From 1980S New York To World War I Austria Under Kaiser Franz Josef, She Illuminates Her Countrys Painful Modern History As Well As Her Own Memories Of The War, Of The Russian And English Occupations, And Of The Strangely Silent 1950S. Day Confronts The Question Whether And How She Was Bequeathed A Legacy Of Unvoiced Antisemitism, An Inheritance That Ghost Waltz Eloquently Repudiates And Dispels.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Ghost Waltz: A Family Memoir'? A: The main theme of 'Ghost Waltz' revolves around a woman's journey to confront her family's dark Nazi past, exploring the legacy of war and hate on individual lives.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Ghost Waltz'? A: The author of 'Ghost Waltz' is Ingeborg Day, who is also known for her previous work, 'Nine and a Half Weeks'.
- Q: How many pages does 'Ghost Waltz' have? A: 'Ghost Waltz' has a total of 240 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this memoir? A: 'Ghost Waltz' is published in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Ghost Waltz: A Family Memoir' published? A: 'Ghost Waltz' was published on June 24, 2014.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of 'Ghost Waltz'? A: Readers can expect a moving and profound writing style that combines personal narrative with historical reflection.
- Q: Is 'Ghost Waltz' suitable for readers interested in historical memoirs? A: Yes, 'Ghost Waltz' is suitable for readers interested in historical memoirs, especially those that address complex themes of identity and family heritage.
- Q: Does 'Ghost Waltz' discuss the Holocaust? A: 'Ghost Waltz' addresses the Holocaust indirectly through the author's reflections on her family's past and the legacy of anti-Semitism.
- Q: What genres does 'Ghost Waltz' fall under? A: 'Ghost Waltz' falls under the genres of memoir, historical narrative, and personal history.
- Q: Is there any specific audience that would benefit from reading 'Ghost Waltz'? A: Readers interested in personal stories of resilience, history enthusiasts, and those seeking to understand the impact of war on families would benefit from 'Ghost Waltz'.