Shadows of Berlin: A Novel

In 1955 New York City, Rachel Perlman, a Jewish displaced person, arrives in New York to start a new life but struggles to overcome the guilt of surviving the war.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 448 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2023
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

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In 1955, New York City was a symbol of progress, but at the Perlman residence, the past lingered as closely as the present. Rachel Perlman, a child of Berlin and an artist carrying her mother's legacy, arrived in New York as part of a wave of Jewish displaced persons who had managed to survive the horrors of the war.

Despite Rachel's unwavering determination, she struggled to lead a normal life as an American housewife until she could overcome the ghosts of her past and the immense guilt that burdened her soul. The crime of survival weighed heavily upon her, a testament to the hardships she had endured.

Rachel's journey was a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, and her story continues to inspire those who face similar challenges today. Despite the darkness that surrounded her, Rachel found a way to rebuild her life and create a new beginning in the city that never sleeps.

Weight: 440g
Dimension: 140 x 210 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781728260112