The author is celebrated for her compelling works that artfully weave together science and art. Her literary journey began with a background in chemistry and biochemistry, but she soon discovered her passion for the written word. She explores diverse subjects, enriching scientific understanding for young readers and sensitively addressing health topics like infertility and arthritis treatment, drawing on her expertise and personal experiences. Her writings often bridge the gap between science and art, focusing on cultural legacies and museum guides. With profound personal resonance, she delves into memoirs, examining themes of history, loss, and the resilient human spirit, with some of her memoirs translated into German.
The narrative explores the emotional journey of Suzanne Loebl as she navigates the stigma surrounding AIDS in the 1980s, particularly as a mother of an infected son. While many parents distanced themselves from their children, Loebl found solace and strength in a supportive community known as the Mothers' Group. This poignant account highlights themes of love, resilience, and the fight against societal prejudice during a challenging time in history.
A Traveler's Guide to Great Collections Large and Small
Delving into the rich tapestry of American art, this guide offers an insightful exploration of the nation's diverse museums, from the prestigious Metropolitan Museum of Art to the quaint Farnsworth Art Museum. Suzanne Loebl shares her passion for art and history, detailing the unique stories behind each museum's collection and architecture. Readers will find practical information on visiting, including hours and family activities, alongside an index highlighting each museum's strengths, making it an essential companion for art enthusiasts and families alike.
Memoirs of Loebl, a Jew born to the Bamberger family in Hanover, Germany, in 1925. She fled with her parents and sister to Brussels in 1938. Her father was arrested as an alien and sent to France, where he was interned; he obtained a visa and reached the USA. Describes the relatively slow nazification in Belgium, due in part to General von Falkenhausen, the military commander who was arrested and sent to Dachau in 1944 for being soft on the Jews. In addition, after initially complying with the Nazi order to register their Jews, Belgian authorities resisted this role. Avoiding registration, Loebl, her mother, and sister survived the war with false identification papers and the help of a number of non-Jews who sheltered them separately. Loebl worked for her keep, with one employer being so nasty that her real name is not mentioned. Notes that the resistance was strong in Brussels, but not in the antisemitic Flemish part of the country. Cites from her emotion-filled diary, including letters never sent to her secret beloved, who died a resistance martyr. Loebl regrets never having joined the resistance. After the war, the three females in the family rejoined the paterfamilias in New York.