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My Name, A Living Memory (Steerforth's Italia Series),New
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SPANNING SIX GENERATIONS and three continents, My Name, a Living Memory is a fictionalized saga of author Giorgio van Stratens family from the Napoleonic era through World War II. The story begins in Rotterdam in 1811, when Hartog son of Alexander father, cucumber salesman, and Dutch Jew is forced by Napoleonic edict to choose a last name. He chooses Straaten, the Dutch word for street.The name presages a journey through history that flings Hartogs descendants as far afield as San Francisco, London, Odessa, Sao Paolo, and Tbilisi. They witness the Gold Rush, the Russian Revolution, the Stalinist purges, and, finally, the Holocaust. Some are uprooted by business interests, including the authors grandfather, who lost one of the As in his surname en route. As the political climate grows increasingly perilous for Jews throughout Europe, several are forced to flee for their lives, and many fail to return from Auschwitz, Sobibor, and BergenBelsen.Historical fiction of a very personal sort, van Straten weaves his relatives stories together, much as an art restorer reconstructs the missing portions of a fresco, guided by the evidence that remains. A gold watch, a few photographs, crumpled documents and letters, family lore; these are the artifacts from which lives are recreated. In the end, the story of van Stratens family can be read as a testament to the rich and varied history and culture of Jews in Europe and the Americas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'My Name, A Living Memory'? A: The book explores the historical and personal saga of Giorgio van Straten's family, spanning six generations from the Napoleonic era through World War II, highlighting the Jewish experience across various historical events.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 275 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'My Name, A Living Memory' is Giorgio van Straten.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published on September 10, 2003.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: The book is categorized as Historical fiction.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is there any specific historical event that the book focuses on? A: Yes, the book covers significant historical events such as the Gold Rush, the Russian Revolution, Stalinist purges, and the Holocaust.
- Q: Can this book be considered a family memoir? A: Yes, it is a fictionalized family memoir that intertwines the author's family history with broader historical contexts.
- Q: What can readers expect in terms of narrative style? A: Readers can expect a narrative that weaves together personal stories and historical events, akin to how an art restorer reconstructs a fresco.