When Time Stopped: A Memoir of My Father's War and What Remains

In her memoir, Ariana Neumann explores her father's past, including his years in hiding in Berlin during the Holocaust and his courageous choice to rebuild his life. She uncovers a heritage she knew nothing about, learning why her father never spoke about his past and how he deceived the Gestapo. The memoir spans nearly ninety years and is a tribute to the lost and a celebration of resilience, hope, and love in the face of tragedy.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 368 pages
\n Publication date: 15 April 2021
\n Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd
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KRAUS FAMILY AWARD WINNER FOR BEST AUTOBIOGRAPHY AND MEMOIR AT THE NATIONAL JEWISH BOOK AWARDS


WINNER OF THE DAYTON LITERARY PEACE PRIZE


‘Beautifully told – John le Carré


‘More than just history – Michael Palin




In this remarkably moving memoir, Ariana Neumann dives into the secrets of her father's past: years spent hiding in plain sight in wartorn Berlin, the annihilation of dozens of family members in the Holocaust, and the courageous choice to build anew. When her father dies and leaves her a box of clues, Ariana Neumann uncovers a heritage she knew nothing about. Exploring the joys and sorrows of the Neumann family, she learns through her tireless investigations why her father, a successful entrepreneur in Venezuela, never spoke about his past. How, as a young man from Prague, he boldly deceived the Gestapo by doing the unimaginable. Spanning nearly ninety years, this is an unforgettable memoir about resilience, hope, and love in the midst of tragedy. A tribute to the lost, and a celebration of all that connects us, and of the courage it takes to keep going. Because the darkest shadow always lies beneath the candle.

\n Weight: 302g\n
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 25 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781471179433\n \n