{"product_id":"holocaust-german-history-and-our-half-jewish-family-9798887196190","title":"Holocaust: German History and Our Half-Jewish Family","description":"This compelling family history spans from the 1890s to the 21st century, weaving personal stories into the broader fabric of German history to reveal a deeply moving account of survival, courage, and resilience. At the heart of this narrative is Paul Bernstein, a Jewish WWI veteran who was awarded for his bravery but ultimately perished in Auschwitz in 1944, and his wife, Johanna Moosdorf, a non-Jewish woman who fought tirelessly to protect their family. Their two half-Jewish children, Barbara and Thomas, born in the late 1930s, faced constant danger during WWII. Yet, thanks to Johanna's courageous efforts and Nazi policies that treated half-Jews differently, the children survived the war.With a powerful epilogue that reflects on Germany's response to its Nazi past and its relevance to contemporary far-right movements, including those in the U.S., this book offers a timely perspective on history's echoes in today's world. This unforgettable story captures a family's fight for survival amidst one of history's darkest chapters, making it an essential read for anyone interested in personal stories of resistance and the enduring lessons of the past.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThomas Paul Bernstein \u003c\/b\u003eis Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Columbia University, where he served from 1975 to 2007. Prior to this, he held academic positions at Yale University (1969-1975) and Indiana University (1966-1969). His primary field is comparative politics, with a focus on communist systems, particularly in China and Russia. Bernstein has authored numerous books and articles on these topics, and his bibliography is available upon request.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Cherry Orchard Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50893828292882,"sku":"9798887196190","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_facd54c0-6395-4ab2-b824-b497adb42ca3.jpg?v=1738239423","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/holocaust-german-history-and-our-half-jewish-family-9798887196190","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}