No Jews Live Here.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lorinc, John.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Lorinc, John, 1963---Family.

Lorinc, John.

Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945).

Jews--Hungary.

Jews.

Hungary--History--Revolution, 1956--Biography.

Hungary.

Genre:

Biographies.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (242 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

La Vergne : Coach House Books, 2024.

Summary:

This book recounts the historical experiences of Hungarian Jewish families during and after World War II, as narrated by the author's mother and other family members. It explores themes of survival, resilience, and identity amidst the backdrop of the Holocaust and its aftermath. The narrative is enriched by personal anecdotes and family stories, providing a vivid portrayal of the challenges faced by Jewish communities in Hungary. The author, John Lorinc, uses his journalistic skills to weave together these personal histories with broader historical events, offering insights into the cultural and social dynamics of Hungarian Jews. The book is intended for readers interested in history, Jewish studies, and personal memoirs. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title

Copyright

Foreword

1 Introduction: The Pocket Watch

2 Ilona And The Earthquake

3 Judapest

4 Joska And Klara

5 The Quota System

6 The Nazi Construction Machine

7 The Copper Mine

8 A Warm Spring Day In March 1944

9 No Jews Live Here

10 The Aftermath

11 The Farm And The Feud

12 Nose Jobs And Name Changes

13 Fif Ty-Sixers

14 Montreal And Toronto

15 A Traditional Hungarian Jewish Christmas

16 Cholent

17 The Lost Stories Of Bor And Arad

A Note On Sources And Timing

Notes

Image Credits

Further Reading

Acknowledgements

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ISBN:

9781770568273

1770568271

OCLC:

1499719023