Between Gods A Memoir
Between Gods A Memoir by Alison Pick, published by HarperCollins on October 20, 2015, is a 400-page exploration of identity and belief. In this memoir, Pick recounts her upbringing in a devout Christian family and the shocking discovery of her Jewish heritage, which her grandparents concealed after fleeing the Czech Republic during WWII. This revelation not only reshapes her understanding of her family history but also compels her to confront the legacy of the Holocaust and the impact of secrecy on her life.
Readers will find a deeply personal narrative that delves into themes of religion, identity, and the complexities of family dynamics. As Alison navigates her journey toward reclaiming her Jewish roots, she faces challenges that test her relationships and beliefs. The memoir addresses the rituals and practices of Judaism while reflecting on the emotional weight of her family’s past. Through her candid storytelling, Pick invites readers to consider the ways in which our histories shape who we are.
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Profound, honest, and masterfully written—Between Gods forces us to reexamine our beliefs and the extent to which they define us.
Growing up in a tight-knit Christian family, Alison Pick went to church regularly. But as a teenager, she discovered a remarkable family secret: her paternal grandparents fled from the Czech Republic at the start of WWII because they were Jewish. Tragically, other family members who hesitated to emigrate were sent to Auschwitz.
Haunted by the Holocaust, Alison’s grandparents established themselves in their new lives as Christians. Not even Alison’s father knew of his parents’ past until he visited the Jewish cemetery in Prague as an adult. This atmosphere of shame and secrecy haunted Alison’s journey into adulthood.
Drowning in a sense of emptiness, she eventually came to realize that her true path forward lay in reclaiming her history and identity as a Jew, and she began attending conversion classes. But the process was far from easy as old wounds were opened, and all of her relationships were tested.
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