{"product_id":"2940148628378","title":"Daughters of Absence","description":"\"If we bear all this suffering and if there are still Jews left, when it is over, then Jews, instead of being doomed, will be held up as an example.\"  --Anne Frank\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDaughters of Absence is a collection of twelve essays written by daughters of Holocaust survivors. Each chapter is a contribution from a female author, poet, artist, musician, filmmaker, comedienne, playwright, and more. The authors not only tell about their own personal experiences as daughters of Holocaust survivors, but many essays also include accounts from their parents of horrific experiences during the Holocaust.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite the unique pressures of being the daughters of \"survivors,\" the contributors have thrived and made the most of their lives, but not in stereotypical ways. Instead, they chose ways that combine compassion with courage, and success with celebration. The result is an uplifting and very inspiring book from a group of very inspiring women.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe contributors include editor Mindy Weisel, an artist whose works are on display at museums around the world; Helen Epstein, author of Children of the Holocaust; Aviva Kempner, producer of the films The Partisans of Vilna and The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg; Lily Brett, the only writer who has won Australia's highest awards for fiction and poetry; photographer Vera Loeffler; poet Miram Morsel Nathan; and Hadassah Lieberman, wife of Senator Joe Lieberman. The introduction is by Eva Fogelman, author of Conscience \u0026amp; Courage: Rescuers of Jews during the Holocaust. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book has been used in the classroom and at seminars and conferences. It was previously available only in a hard cover edition, but it is now available in trade paperback and e-book editions. Highly recommended because of its unique perspective on the Holocaust and because each chapter demonstrates the strength of the human spirit. Please help spread the word about this wonderful book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cbr\u003eMORE GREAT BOOKS FROM DREAM OF THINGS (all for $2.99 or less!):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDream of Things is an independent press focused on \"distinctive voices, meaningful books.\" Other books include:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEverything I Never Wanted to Be by Dina Kucera: A family's battle with alcoholism and drug addiction. \"Raw and funny.\" Joel Stein, Time Magazine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeaving the Hall Light On by Madeline Sharples: A mother's story of living with her son's bipolar disorder and surviving his suicide. \"A moving read of tragedy, trying to prevent it, and coping with life after.\" Midwest Book Review (MBR)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBetty's Child by Don Dempsey: In the tradition of Angela's Ashes, a memoir of one boy's ordeals with poverty, violence, religion, and abuse. \"Heartrending and humorous.\" Kirkus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSwimming with Maya by Eleanor Vincent: A memoir of healing after the traumatic death of a loved one. \"Vincent's poignant decision to donate Maya's organs will resonate with even hard-boiled readers.\" Booklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSaying Goodbye: to the people, places and things in our lives. \"Tender perspectives helping readers with their own goodbyes.\" Midwest Book Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBe There Now: Travel stories from around the world. \"More of an experience instead of reportage; I was truly THERE instead of HERE.\" Marginalia","brand":"Dream of Things","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47177307193584,"sku":"2940148628378","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940148628378_p0.jpg?v=1763705517","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940148628378","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}