My Sanctuary
My Sanctuary by Jason Lammons, published by AuthorHouse in July 2003, is a poignant exploration of the author’s childhood and youth in Nazi Germany. This 108-page work delves into his unexpected discovery of being half-Jewish, which subjected him to the stigmatization of the Nuremberg race laws. The narrative captures his search for his father and his quest for a new life abroad, providing a personal lens on historical events.
Readers will find insightful flashbacks to significant moments, including Hitler’s rise to power and the impact of his regime on everyday life. The book recounts the struggles faced by the author’s aunt, a dedicated anti-Nazi school teacher, and his efforts to rescue his mother and grandparents from internment in France. Through diverse episodes set in Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain, and France, My Sanctuary presents a rich tapestry of experiences that reflect the complexities of life during a tumultuous period in history.
Official synopsis Publisher
An engaging account of the author’s childhood and youth in Nazi Germany, his unexpected discovery of being half-Jewish thus stigmatized under the Nuremberg race laws, his search for his father, and his eventual quest for a new life abroad.
It provides insightful flashbacks to Hitler’s coming to power and to life under his rule, the country at war, the plight of the writer’s aunt a staunchly anti-Nazi school teacher in the hands of the Gestapo, and later to his efforts to aid and free his beloved mother and grandparents from French internment.
The diverse episodes, ordinary, heart-warming or dire, evolving in Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain and France on the way to the New World, make for compelling reading.
FAQ
What is “My Sanctuary” about?
Who is the author of “My Sanctuary”?
When was “My Sanctuary” published?
What is the ISBN for “My Sanctuary”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
