About the Book
Leora, a juvenile court judge, wife, mother, and daughter, is caught in the routine of work, taking care of her family and aging parents. But she’s also a second-generation Holocaust survivor. It’s an identity she didn’t understand was hers until she accidentally discovered a secret file of handwritten notes addressed to her father. A further discovery of a seemingly random WWII postcard in a thrift store sets her on a collision course with the past in this lyrical memoir about secrets hidden within secrets, both present-day and buried deep within wartime Europe.
My Review
I’ll start by saying I’m really not much for memoirs, but every so often I try to read outside of my usual genres. Though the blurb was short the reviews were overwhelmingly positive, so I decided to accept the review request. I did read until the end but I can’t say I was riveted by Leora’s story. I did learn about a subject matter that I’m not incredibly well versed on which I can always appreciate, and there was a bit of suspense woven through the chapters which kept me intrigued. The writing style is interesting – described as lyrical – and while I think this could be for a lot of readers, simply not my cup of tea.
2.5 stars
