My Holocaust A Novel
My Holocaust A Novel by Tova Reich is a thought-provoking work published by HarperCollins on April 1, 2008. This reprint edition spans 336 pages and is presented in English. The narrative centers on Maurice and Norman Messer, a father-and-son duo who capitalize on the Holocaust as a product, navigating the complexities of their identities and the moral implications of their actions.
Readers will encounter a satirical exploration of the Holocaust’s commercialization through the Messers’ experiences. The story delves into themes of survivor guilt, identity, and the dynamics of victimhood, particularly as Norman grapples with the disappearance of his daughter, Nechama, who becomes Sister Consolatia of the Cross. The novel also addresses the tensions surrounding Holocaust memorialization in America, highlighting the clash between personal agendas and collective memory.
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Successful father-and-son business partners Maurice and Norman Messer know a good product when they see it. That product is the Holocaust—and they market it enthusiastically. Maurice is a survivor with a self-inflated personal history. Norman enjoys vicarious victimhood via the second-generation movement. And nothing will prevent them from pushing their agenda and reaping the rewards. Not guilt, pride, or ethics. Not the disappearance of Norman’s daughter, Nechama, into the Carmelite convent at Auschwitz or her reemergence as Sister Consolatia of the Cross. Not even the violent takeover of America’s most powerful Holocaust memorialization institution by an angry coalition of self-styled “victims” eagerly seeking Holocaust status.
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