Inheritance : love, loss, and the legacy of the Holocaust /

"After his mother's death, Charlie Scheidt discovered a trove of historic documents that set him on a decade-long journey to uncover his family's hidden past during the Holocaust. Joined by Kat Rohrer, the granddaughter of a Nazi officer, Scheidt embarked on a quest to trace his famil...

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Main Authors: Scheidt, Charlie (Author), Rohrer, Kat, 1980- (Author)
Other Authors: Waller, James (writer of foreword.)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New Brunswick : Rutgers University Press, [2026]
Series:Genocide, political violence, human rights series.
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Summary:"After his mother's death, Charlie Scheidt discovered a trove of historic documents that set him on a decade-long journey to uncover his family's hidden past during the Holocaust. Joined by Kat Rohrer, the granddaughter of a Nazi officer, Scheidt embarked on a quest to trace his family's harrowing efforts to escape from Nazi-occupied Europe. As they investigated, they uncovered stories of survival and loss. Their journey takes them across generations and continents, revealing a legacy of love, loss, and resilience. Grappling with questions about the long-lasting effects of inherited trauma, the book asks whether it is possible to break free of a familial cycle. This memoir, rooted in his family's escape and the lasting trauma that followed, is a powerful reflection on history's enduring scars, the importance of remembrance, and healing across generations"-- Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:xviii, 218 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781978846746
1978846746