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The Blue Salon And Other Follies
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The Blue Salon And Other Follies Vividly Recounts The 1930'S Childhood Of Vernon Katz In Lippe, Germany. Through The Eyes Of An Observant Young Boy, The Author Reveals How Jewish Life In A Country Town Gradually Eroded As The Nazis Came To Power. With A Dry Wit, The Author Recaptures His Childhood And Family Life Through Lighthearted Anecdotes And Pictures, As Well As Dramatic Events, Including His Mother'S Escapes From Imprisonment And Death By The Nazis. The Title, The Blue Salon And Other Follies Refers To The Inability Of Vernon Katz'S Parents In The Early Years Of Nazi Rule To Comprehend The Dangers That Lie Ahead. Rooted In German Soil And Having Built A Successful Brush Factory Together, They Think It Is All A Passing Phase. Fifteen Months After Hitler'S Rise To Power, When A Tribute To Vernon Katz' Father Appears In A German Business Journal, His Mother Joyfully Redecorates The House And Creates The Luxurious Blue Salon. When The Nuremberg Laws Are Enacted, The Situation Darkens. Vernon Katz, At Age Ten, Is Stoned, Persecuted And Terrified By His Nazi Teachers. Ultimately, On Kristallnacht, The Author'S Father Is Imprisoned At The Buchenwald Concentration Camp. The Family Doctor Sends Mrs. Katz To A Mental Institution To Protect Her From The Gestapo. As The Nazis Grow Even More Insidious, The Family Must Take Desperate Measures To Try To Save Themselves. The Blue Salon And Other Follies Lovingly Recreates Smalltown Jewish Life In Germany Before World War Ii And Dramatically Depicts The Persecution, Struggles And Ultimate Survival Of One Jewish Family. A Literary Gem And An Unforgettable Read, The Blue Salon And Other Follies Will Make You Laugh And Cry. It Is A Universal Comingofage Tale In Which A Boy Fights Adversity With Courage And Humor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Blue Salon and Other Follies'? A: 'The Blue Salon and Other Follies' explores the impact of Nazi rule on Jewish life in a small town in Germany during the 1930s, recounting the author's childhood experiences and the gradual erosion of safety and normalcy.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Blue Salon and Other Follies'? A: The book is written by Vernon Katz, who shares his personal story growing up as a Jewish boy in Germany during the rise of the Nazis.
- Q: What type of book is 'The Blue Salon and Other Follies'? A: 'The Blue Salon and Other Follies' is categorized under Biographies & Memoirs, as it details the author's real-life experiences and family history.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Blue Salon and Other Follies' have? A: The book contains 464 pages, providing an in-depth look at the author's childhood and family struggles.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Blue Salon and Other Follies'? A: 'The Blue Salon and Other Follies' was published on August 27, 2008.
- Q: In what format is 'The Blue Salon and Other Follies' available? A: The book is available in hardcover format.
- Q: What age group is 'The Blue Salon and Other Follies' suitable for? A: 'The Blue Salon and Other Follies' is suitable for adult readers, particularly those interested in historical accounts of Jewish life during World War II.
- Q: Does 'The Blue Salon and Other Follies' include illustrations or photographs? A: Yes, the book includes light-hearted anecdotes and pictures that enrich the narrative of the author's childhood.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of Vernon Katz? A: Readers can expect a writing style that combines dry wit with poignant recounts of dramatic events, making the book both entertaining and emotionally impactful.
- Q: Is 'The Blue Salon and Other Follies' based on true events? A: Yes, the book is a memoir based on Vernon Katz's real-life experiences growing up in Germany during the Nazi regime.