Konin: One Man's Quest for a Vanished Jewish Community,Used

Konin: One Man's Quest for a Vanished Jewish Community,Used

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The internationally acclaimed story of a Jewish ghetto in a small town in Polandand of one man's obsessive quest to discover its fate and its survivors after the Holocaust. 'A stunning achievement.... A deep and powerful book.... He has recreated a world.' The New York TimesIn 1939 the Polish town of Konin vanished in the wake of Nazi occupation. Twentyfive years later, Theo Richmond set out to find what he could about that vanished world. He traveled across the United States, Europe, and Israel, tracing survivors and sifting through archives and the stories of those he interviewed. A project he thought would take six months took seven years. Finally he confronted the Konin of today. Interweaving past and present, Konin tells the story of one communityhow it began, how it flourished, and how it endedand in the process recreates the precariousness, anguish and necessity of human memory.

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  • Q: What is the main theme of 'Konin: One Man's Quest for a Vanished Jewish Community'? A: The book explores the story of a Jewish ghetto in the Polish town of Konin and one man's quest to uncover its history and the fates of its survivors after the Holocaust.
  • Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Konin: One Man's Quest for a Vanished Jewish Community' is Theo Richmond.
  • Q: What type of book is this? A: This is a non-fiction book that combines historical research with personal narrative, focusing on the Holocaust and Jewish history.
  • Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has 572 pages.
  • Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on August 27, 1996.
  • Q: What is the condition of the book being offered? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
  • Q: Is this book available in any other formats? A: The book is currently available in paperback format.
  • Q: Does the book include personal accounts or survivor stories? A: Yes, the book includes interviews and personal accounts from survivors, as well as archival research.
  • Q: What kind of readers would benefit from this book? A: Readers interested in Jewish history, Holocaust studies, or personal narratives of survival and memory will find this book valuable.
  • Q: Are there any notable reviews or endorsements for this book? A: Yes, it has received acclaim, including a review from The New York Times describing it as 'a stunning achievement' and 'a deep and powerful book'.

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