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The Story of a Life: A Memoir,Used
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In spare, haunting, almost hallucinogenic prose, the internationally acclaimed, awardwinning novelist shares with usfor the first timethe story of his own extraordinary survival and rebirth.Aharon Appelfelds childhood ended when he was seven years old. The Nazis occupied Czernowitz in 1941, penned the Jews into a ghetto, and, a few months later, sent whoever had not been shot or starved to death on a forced march across the Ukraine to a labor camp. As men, women, and children fall away around them, Aharon and his father (his mother was killed in the early days of the occupation) miraculously survive, and Aharon, even more miraculously, escapes from the camp shortly after he arrives there.The next few years of Aharons life are both harrowing and heartrending: he hides, alone, in the Ukrainian forests from peasants who are only too happy to turn Jewish children over to the Nazis; he has the presence of mind to pass himself off as an orphaned gentile when he emerges from the forest to seek work; and, at wars end, he joins the stream of refugees as they cross Europe on their way to displaced persons camps that have been set up for the survivors. He observes the full range of personalities in the campsexploitation exists side by side with compassionuntil he manages to get on a ship bound for Palestine. Once there, Aharon attempts to build a new life while struggling to retain the barely remembered fragments of his old life (everyone urges him simply to forget what he had experienced), and he takes his first, tentative steps as a writer. As he begins to receive national attention, Aharon realizes his lifes calling: to bear witness to the unfathomable. In this unforgettable work of memory, Aharon Appelfeld offers personal glimpses into the experiences that resonate throughout his fiction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the primary theme of 'The Story of a Life: A Memoir'? A: The primary theme of 'The Story of a Life' is survival and rebirth, as Aharon Appelfeld recounts his harrowing experiences during the Holocaust and his journey towards finding a new life and identity.
- Q: Who is the author of this memoir? A: The author of 'The Story of a Life' is Aharon Appelfeld, an internationally acclaimed and award-winning novelist known for his profound literary works.
- Q: What type of book is this? A: 'The Story of a Life' is a memoir that recounts Aharon Appelfeld's personal experiences during the Holocaust, blending elements of autobiography and historical narrative.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating that it may have some wear but is still in a readable state.
- Q: How many pages does the memoir have? A: The memoir has a total of 208 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'The Story of a Life' is available in hardcover binding, which typically offers better durability and a more polished appearance.
- Q: When was 'The Story of a Life' published? A: 'The Story of a Life: A Memoir' was published on October 5, 2004.
- Q: Is this the first edition of the book? A: Yes, this is the 1st American Edition of 'The Story of a Life'.
- Q: What can readers expect in terms of writing style? A: Readers can expect a writing style that is spare, haunting, and almost hallucinogenic, capturing the emotional depth of Appelfeld's experiences.
- Q: What makes this memoir significant? A: This memoir is significant as it offers personal insights into the Holocaust, presenting a unique perspective on survival, identity, and the process of bearing witness to one's past.