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The narrative explores Arthur Kurzweil's deep connection to his father's stories of Dobromyl, a Ukrainian shtetl left behind during the family's emigration to New York in the 1920s. In the 1970s, driven by a desire to reconnect with his heritage, Kurzweil meticulously researched the town and its remaining emigrants, culminating in his acclaimed work on Jewish genealogy. His journey reflects a profound quest for identity and the enduring impact of cultural roots, showcasing the significance of memory and family history in understanding one's place in the world.
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The Persistence of Memory: My Father's Ukrainian Shtetl - A Holocaust Reckoning, Arthur Kurzweil
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- The Persistence of Memory: My Father's Ukrainian Shtetl - A Holocaust Reckoning
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Arthur Kurzweil
- Publisher
- Ben Yehuda Press
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 364
- ISBN13
- 9781953829368
- Description
- The narrative explores Arthur Kurzweil's deep connection to his father's stories of Dobromyl, a Ukrainian shtetl left behind during the family's emigration to New York in the 1920s. In the 1970s, driven by a desire to reconnect with his heritage, Kurzweil meticulously researched the town and its remaining emigrants, culminating in his acclaimed work on Jewish genealogy. His journey reflects a profound quest for identity and the enduring impact of cultural roots, showcasing the significance of memory and family history in understanding one's place in the world.