Description
Born from the Ashes
Book Summary
A novel that tells the story of three generations of a Jewish family in Germany, from daily life to the horror of the Holocaust. Through its pages, the reader witnesses the shifting centers of power in Europe and the collapse of a world that seemed eternal. The work focuses on survival, memory, and the reunion of the descendants in America, offering a narrative that interweaves serene love with suffering and death.
What is it about?
The work follows the journey of a German Jewish family over the course of three generations, in a historical period marked by political and social upheaval. It begins by showing an ordinary life that is gradually brushed by the threat of Nazism. The characters transition from initial disbelief to being immersed in an unimaginable horror. After the war, the survivors, scattered across the world, manage to reunite in America, where memory and recollections become the bond that unites them. It is not a work about the war itself, but about the life that continues despite everything.
Main themes
- Historical memory and family legacy across generations.
- Survival and resilience in the face of horror and persecution.
- Serene love as a counterpoint to suffering and death.
- The Jewish diaspora and reunion on a new continent.
- The collapse of a social and political order that seemed eternal.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers interested in historical and contemporary fiction that approaches the Holocaust from an intimate and familiar perspective. Also for those looking for novels that explore the human condition, memory, and the impact of major historical events on ordinary lives.
What this book offers
- A deep and human vision of the Jewish experience in 20th-century Germany.
- A narrative that connects historical drama with the universal emotions of love and loss.
- A reflection on the capacity for reconstruction and reunion after tragedy.
Technical specifications
- Author: Romero Fernández, Pilar-Teresa
- Publisher: Punto Rojo Libros, S.L.
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION
- Collection: PUNTO ROJO
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: February 2017
- Number of pages: 572
- Weight: 723 g
Editorial review
An extensive and ambitious novel that addresses one of the most tragic periods of the 20th century from the perspective of a single family. Its main value lies in the combination of historical memory with a narrative focused on human relationships and survival. It may interest readers looking for a work that goes beyond war events to focus on the emotional and vital impact of history.