Parameters
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
More about the book
In her debut graphic memoir, Amy Kurzweil intertwines the narratives of three remarkable women: herself, her mother, and her grandmother, Bubbe, a World War II survivor who escaped the Warsaw Ghetto by posing as a gentile. Inspired by Bubbe’s harrowing story, Amy turns to art, using her sketchbooks as a means of coping with her discoveries about family history. The memoir explores the unique voices and experiences of these women, revealing how each generation carries the weight of the past. Through Bubbe’s real testimony and her distinct perspective, the narrative delves into the themes of trauma, the significance of family stories, and the essence of home. This illustrated work is not only a journey of self-discovery but also a vital contribution to Holocaust literature. Critics praise it for its emotional depth, humor, and directness, highlighting its exploration of identity and familial bonds. The memoir oscillates between lightheartedness and intensity, showcasing how our histories and relationships shape who we are.
Book purchase
Flying Couch, Amy Kurzweil
- Language
- Released
- 2016
- product-detail.submit-box.info.binding
- (Paperback)
Payment methods
No one has rated yet.
- Title
- Flying Couch
- Subtitle
- A Graphic Memoir
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Amy Kurzweil
- Publisher
- Catapult
- Released
- 2016
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 224
- ISBN10
- 1936787288
- ISBN13
- 9781936787289
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, True Stories, Biographies, Autobiographies & Memoirs, USA, American Literature, Biographies, History of Europe, World History, Holocaust, Jewish Literature, Geek, Psychiatrists, Jewish Women
- Description
- In her debut graphic memoir, Amy Kurzweil intertwines the narratives of three remarkable women: herself, her mother, and her grandmother, Bubbe, a World War II survivor who escaped the Warsaw Ghetto by posing as a gentile. Inspired by Bubbe’s harrowing story, Amy turns to art, using her sketchbooks as a means of coping with her discoveries about family history. The memoir explores the unique voices and experiences of these women, revealing how each generation carries the weight of the past. Through Bubbe’s real testimony and her distinct perspective, the narrative delves into the themes of trauma, the significance of family stories, and the essence of home. This illustrated work is not only a journey of self-discovery but also a vital contribution to Holocaust literature. Critics praise it for its emotional depth, humor, and directness, highlighting its exploration of identity and familial bonds. The memoir oscillates between lightheartedness and intensity, showcasing how our histories and relationships shape who we are.