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Book SynopsisKeepers of Memory answers the question of how descendants of Holocaust survivors remember the Holocaust, the event that preceded their birth but has shaped their lives. Through personal stories and in-depth interviews, Rich examines the complicated relationship between history, truth, and memory. Keepers of Memory explores topics that include how stories of survival become stories of either empowerment or trauma for the descending generations, career choice as a form of commemoration, religion, and family life. Ultimately, this work paints a compelling picture of the promises and pitfalls of memory and points to implications for memory and commemoration in the coming generations.
Trade ReviewJennifer Rich has opened up an entire new area of scholarly inquiry into the problem of transmitting memory over the generations as the Holocaust recedes into history. Elie Wiesel and Primo Levi have described the Holocaust as a war against memory. Rich has provided us with a means of responding to that assault. This is indeed a profoundly important book. -- David Patterson, Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies, University of Texas at Dallas
Table of ContentsIntroduction Part I Chapter 1: Understanding My Role Chapter 2: Holocaust Memory in Society Part II Chapter 3: Storytelling, Silences, and Dreams Chapter 4: The Inheritance and Ownership of Memory Chapter 5: Religion and Family Life Chapter 6: Commemoration Conclusion
