The Invisible Inheritance: Stories from the Children of Holocaust Survivors, (Paperback)

<p>The Holocaust did not end with liberation. Its impact lived on in the homes, relationships, and inner lives of the children born to those who survived.</p><br><p>This book brings together thirteen adult children of Holocaust survivors who speak openly about what it meant to grow up in the shadow of unimaginable loss - and extraordinary resilience. Co-editors and daughters of Holocaust survivors Dori Ekstein and Cheryl Rosenbaum champion the voices of a forgotten generation, and through deeply personal stories, the contributors explore how their parents' trauma shaped their childhoods, identities, and emotional worlds, in ways both painful and profound. Each chapter offers a brief account of the survivor's Holocaust experience, helping readers understand the realities that shaped post-war family life. The descendants' voices that follow are honest, varied, and often surprising. Some recall warmth, closeness, and strength; others describe silence, fear, confusion, or a sense of carrying an unspoken burden. Together, these stories paint a powerful picture of intergenerational trauma - and of survival's lasting imprint.</p><br><p>Serving as both a tribute to survivors and an important educational resource, <em>The Invisible Inheritance</em> offers recognition and connection - for descendants who may see themselves in these pages, and for readers seeking a deeper understanding of how the Holocaust continues to shape lives today.</p>

• The Invisible Inheritance: Stories from the Children of Holocaust Survivors, (Paperback)
• Author: Dori Ekstein
• ISBN: 9781049808376
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2027-01-12
• Page Count: 208