The American: A Memoir

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Set against the backdrop of post-World War II, the narrative follows Frederick Giesbert, a soldier scarred by his traumatic experiences on Omaha Beach. After marrying a French woman and relocating to Normandy, he becomes increasingly violent, impacting his relationship with his son, Franz-Oliver. The story delves into themes of trauma, paternal conflict, and the quest for understanding and forgiveness, as Franz-Oliver struggles to navigate his father's darkness while seeking his own identity.