Bøger om Polen

Pave Johannes Paul II (Karol Józef Wojtyła, 1920-2005, pave fra 1978) var et menneske, der bar mærkerne af det 20. århundredes dramatiske begivenheder på legeme og sjæl: nazismen, kommunismen og terrorismen. I denne bog, der bygger på en række samtaler omkring årtusindskiftet, skænker han os sit åndelige testamente. I ligefremme og personlige betragtninger reflekterer han over eviggyldige spørgsmål som ondskabens mysterium, frihedens gave og Guds barmhjertighed som det sidste, afgørende ord, men også over betydningen af Polens og hele Europas identitet i lyset af Evangeliet og den nyere historie. Bogen var Johannes Paul II's sidste værk, der udkom kort før hans død i 2005. Den udgives nu på dansk i anledning af hans saligkåring i den 1. maj 2011 i Rom. I denanledning er den blevet forøget med et forord af biskop Czeslaw Kozon, der flere gange har mødt Johannes Paul II, og et efterskrift af Torben Riis samt et tillæg af farvefotos fra pontifikatet.

Ny revideret udgave, der udkommer i Gyldendal Lunar, serien for litteraturhistoriens mørke klassikere.Den 21-årige litteraturstuderende Tadeusz Borowski tildeles 29. april 1943 fangenummeret 119-198 og et liv med tvangsarbejde, sult og vilkårlig vold i Auschwitz-Birkenau. Han overlever længe nok til at se de unge amerikanske officerer træde ind lejren, men overlevelsen har haft sin pris.Hos os i Auschwitz er en samling uoprettelige billeder af ondskabens banalitet, som Borowski selv har været offer for – men også taget del i. Det er beretninger fra togenes ankomst til gaskammerets endestation, men også fra sælsomme poetiske øjeblikke, når fangerne spiller kammermusik, bygger en interimistisk fodboldbane eller deler en rødbede med en fange i kvindelejren.Fortællingerne er et forsøg på at skrive præcist om det, man ikke kan skrive om, fra et af verdenslitteraturens vigtigste vidner.Bogen udkom på dansk første gang i 2009. I denne nye udgave er oversættelsen blevet revideret, og efterordet af oversætterne, Judyta Preis og Jørgen Herman Monrad, er redigeret og udvidet.

Denne bog er en gribende fortælling om min flugt til Østeuropa. Jeg boede på gaden i en måned i minus 22 graders kulde i henholdsvis Sverige, Estland, Letland, Litauen og Polen. Det var barskt, det var hårdt, men når det så sortest ud, var der altid en engel, der var sendt fra himlen, der hjalp mig på min vej. Bogen er lige så meget en spirituel rejse som en sindssygt hård tur. Jeg skulle lære noget. Bogen er skrevet i et ærligt og ligefremt sprog. Den er fyldt med spændende episoder og fortællinger om livet på gaden, hvad jeg oplevede, hvordan det var, hvad jeg lærte, og hvilke typer mennesker jeg mødte. Jeg er overbevist om, det var en ”prøve” fra Gud, at han satte mig der, og jeg bestod eksamen, kan man sige. Det er en unik og enestående fortælling, jeg gerne vil dele med verden, og jeg håber at kunne inspirere nogle folk til at læse den.

Call Me Lola is a moving photo essay by the acclaimed Israeli-American lens-based artist and documentarian Loli Kantor. For over twenty years, she combed through the family archives of her Polish-born father, a doctor and political activist. At the center of her work is her mother, Lola, who died in childbirth: a woman who manifests herself principally through images and stories rather than direct memories. The family documents and photographs that retrace the artist's personal history are shown alongside new camera-based works, resulting in a deeply subjective reflection on the most significant upheavals of the twentieth century: war and displacement, love and loss, trauma and grief. LOLI KANTOR (*1952) is an Israeli-American photographer whose work centers on personal and cultural memory. She lives and works in Fort Worth, Texas.

THE NOVEL THAT INSPIRED THE OSCAR WINNING FILMAmidst the horrors of Auschwitz, German officer, Angelus Thomsen, has found love. But unfortunately for Thomsen, the object of his affection is already married to his camp commandant, Paul Doll.As Thomsen and Doll's wife pursue their passion - the gears of Nazi Germany's Final Solution grinding around them - Doll is riven by suspicion. With his dignity in disrepute and his reputation on the line, Doll must take matters into his own hands and bring order back to the chaos that reigns around him.'It is exceptionally brave.... Shakespearean.... It's exciting; it's alive; it's more than slightly mad. As the title suggests, it is dreadfully interesting.' Sunday Times

”Eichmann satte mig ind i metoden med motorgasning i lastvogne, som man hidtil havde benyttet den østpå. Men det kunne der slet ikke være tale om med de massetransporter, man kunne vente i Auschwitz. Henrettelse ved hjælp af kuloxyd fra bruser i et baderum, som man havde benyttet det ved udryddelse af de sindssyge nogle steder i Tyskland, ville kræve for store bygningskomplekser, og det var højst problematisk, om man var i stand til at fremskaffe gas til så store masser.”Rudolf Höss var den første kommandant i nazisternes frygtede koncentrationslejr Auschwitz under Anden Verdenskrig. Selvom han i selvbiografien fremstiller sig selv som en soldat, der blot fulgte sine overordnede i beslutningen om masseudryddelsen af jøderne, var han personligt ansvarlig for at føre ordren ud i livet og stod direkte bag massedrab på millioner af mennesker. I bogen beskriver Rudolf Höss med uhyggelig nøgternhed og kulde de lavpraktiske problemer ved at skulle udrydde så mange mennesker ad gangen og skille sig af med ligene.Rudolf Höss beretter om livet som frivillig soldat under Første Verdenskrig, årene i Brandenburg Tugthus, hvor han sad fængslet for drab, og hvordan det lykkedes ham at stige i graderne, da nazisterne tog magten. Höss selv tegner et billede af en almindelig mand og familiefar, der gennem lydighed og pligt, uden anger, udfører massemord på effektiviseret industrielt plan, og det gør læsningen desto mere rystende og gruopvækkende. Höss skrev bogen i fangenskab i 1946, inden han blev henrettet i 1947, og den er et vigtigt historisk vidneudsagn om forbrydelserne under holocaust.Bogen er forsynet med den oprindelige danske udgaves forord af den norske forfatter og lyriker Arnulf Øverland, der sad i KZ-lejren Sachsenhausen fra 1942-1945, og bringes som den udkom første gang i 1959.Rudolf Höss (1900-1947) var en tysk topnazist, der var kommandant i den frygtede polske koncentrationslejr Auschwitz under Anden Verdenskrig og ansvarlig på mordet på millioner af mennesker. Han trådte ind i SS i 1934 og arbejdede sig hurtigt op til toppen af nazistpartiet. Efter krigen vidnede han mod andre nazister under Nürnbergprocessen, hvorefter han blev udleveret til Polen. I 1947 blev han dømt til døden og hængt foran indgangen til krematoriet i Auschwitz.

This book is a comprehensive tribute to the Polish-Belgian artist Tapta (Maria Wierusz-Kowalska). Her work transcends traditional artistic boundaries, captivating audiences with her innovative exploration of fluid spaces and dynamic interactions. Her work, an important contribution to twentieth century sculpture, is essentially divided into two major sections: the textile works of the 1960s to 1980s and the subsequent neoprene works of the last years of her life. Her practice moved away from traditional weaving through experimental techniques and evolved into three-dimensional works-first made of cords, then of neoprene sheets-that interacted with the space and the viewer. TAPTA (*1926-1997) was born in Poland and came to Belgium as a political refugee with her husband, Krzysztof Wierusz-Kowalski, after taking part in the Warsaw Uprising of 1944. She studied weaving at the La Cambre National School of Visual Arts, Brussels, from where she graduated in 1949. Shortly afterwards, the couple moved to the Belgian Congo (now Democratic Republic of the Congo), where they lived from 1950 to 1960. On their return to Belgium in 1960, until her sudden death in 1997, she worked in Brussels as an artist and-from 1976 until 1990-as a professor at La Cambre.

Embark on a delightful gastronomic adventure with "77 Polish Recipes for Home," a captivating cookbook that pays homage to the rich and diverse culinary heritage of Poland. From hearty comfort foods to delectable pastries, this collection showcases the authentic flavors and time-honored recipes that have been cherished for generations.Explore the art of Polish cooking as you dive into the pages of this beautifully curated cookbook. Discover the secrets behind iconic dishes such as Kopytka, Pierogi, and Bigos, each recipe carefully crafted to preserve the essence of traditional Polish flavors. With easy-to-follow instructions, even novice cooks can recreate the magic of Polish kitchens in their own homes.Indulge your taste buds with a diverse array of recipes that span appetizers, mains, desserts, and more. Immerse yourself in the warmth of Polish hospitality through dishes that have been passed down through families, bringing people together around the dinner table for centuries."77 Polish Recipes for Home" goes beyond recipes; it provides insight into the cultural significance of each dish, weaving a narrative that connects food to the heart of Polish traditions. Learn about the importance of holidays and celebrations, and how specific dishes play a role in bringing communities together in joyous feasts.Whether you're a seasoned chef looking to expand your culinary repertoire or a food enthusiast eager to explore new tastes, "77 Polish Recipes for Home" invites you to savor the essence of Polish cuisine. From the earthy aromas of hearty stews to the sweet notes of Polish pastries, this cookbook is a celebration of the time-honored flavors that define Poland's culinary identity. Bring the spirit of Poland into your kitchen and create unforgettable meals that will transport you to the heart of this vibrant and flavorful country.

In Marrow Memory: Essays of Discovery Margaret Nowaczyk explores different facets of her life, from listening to the radio dramas of her childhood in Communist Poland to her work now as a pediatric clinical geneticist. These are beautifully crafted essays, full of hard-won truths and insights, generously shared with the reader.

In the latter part of 1939, German leader Adolf Hitler made a pact with the Soviet leader Joseph Stalin to invade Poland. Confident that British and French leaders would opt for a weak peace settlement, Hitler's army stormed in from the north, south and west on September 1st, while Stalin's Red Army invaded from the east on September 17th. This story, part fact and part fiction, is an account of the suffering endured by the Polish people at this time, many of whom were imprisoned in Siberia and forced to work under dreadful conditions. Yet when Hitler turned on Stalin and invaded the Soviet Union in 1941, Poland's exiled found common cause with their Russian captors to take up arms against Nazi oppression. Though the Allies emerged victorious in 1945, a heavy price was exacted from occupied Poland. Many survivors discovered they no longer had homeland to which they could return, their former communities now under firm Soviet control.

Based on ethnographic research conducted in a town on the Polish-Belarussian border, this book examines borders and the lingering echoes of conflict. Using hauntology as a guiding framework to understand how people live amidst the histories and reverberations of conflicts, the author investigates the role that landscape, with its material presences and absences, plays in evoking and maintaining the border. The ethnography probes themes of ethnicity, religious practice, memory and space, investigating the border as a dynamic social process.By immersing herself in the everyday lives of the borderland, Joyce unravels how traces - lingering imprints of the past - shape local relationships in the present, influencing shared understandings of history and the future. Introducing the concept of the spectral border as a lens to reveal the ambiguous presence of afterlives and memories tied to a historical boundary, the book unveils its present-day ghostly forms in the local ideas and practices of neighbourliness at the heart of borderland identity. Spectral Borders interrogates the use and limitations of these practices by exploring points of tension, where the meanings and uses of 'being a neighbour' and 'being from the borderland' are tested and challenged. In doing so, the book raises important questions about how conviviality is created and managed in a place with a long and unresolved history marked by ethnic and religious violence, war, and civil unrest.

Starachowice, on the Kamienna River, became an important mining and industrial center during the 19th and 20th centuries. In the interwar period, it annexed its ancient neighbor, Wierzbnik, forming the town ot Wierzbnik-Starachowice. Jews, who began settling here in the early 19th century, by 1935 made up 31% of a population of about 8000. During the 1930s, Jewish-owned factories produced flour, glass, ceramics, farm tools, iron, lumber, plywood, and building materials. There were more than 130 Jewish shops and stores. The Jewish community supported 3 cheders, a public school, a Tarbut school, a yeshiva, a synagogue, a mikveh, several Hassidic shtiblech, and a cemetery. On September 9, 1939, the city was occupied by the Germans. In February 1941, they established a ghetto in Wierzbnik, to which Jews from various towns were sent. The ghetto was liquidated on October 27, 1942, and many of its prisoners sent to the Treblinka death camp. The Jews who remained were sent to labor camps in the area and, finally, to Auschwitz. The Jewish community of Wierzbnik-Starachowice is no more. This book, originally written in Hebrew and Yiddish by emmigrees and survivors, shows what it was like and bears witness to its destruction.

Step into the heart of Warsaw, where tradition meets innovation in a culinary journey that will enchant your taste buds and warm your soul.Experience the magic of Warsaw's culinary calendar with recipes that dance through the seasons. From the fresh rebirth of spring to the cozy embrace of winter, each chapter unfolds a new chapter in the city's gastronomic story.Indulge in the art of making pierogi, Poland's iconic dumplings, and discover a medley of dishes-from the hearty warmth of potato pancakes to the delicate sweetness of apricot kolaczki.

Gathering work from across Jaroslav Häek's brief but prolific career, this collection showcases the outrageous wit and biting social commentary that made him the most popular Czech writer of all time. Much like his beloved novel The Good Soldier ¿vejk, these sixteen tales-previously unavailable in English-are populated with unforgettable characters: various cranks, conmen, and secret geniuses. The Man Without a Transit Pass further solidifies Häek's place as one of the 20th century's greatest satirists.

Nach der Niederlage bei Tannenberg (1410) und dem Ersten Thorner Frieden (1411) begann, folgt man der älteren Forschung, der Niedergang des Deutschen Ordens. Dabei war der Konflikt mit Polen-Litauen nicht entschieden und die Zeit zwischen 1411 und 1422 geprägt von Schiedsverfahren, Waffenstillständen und erneuten kriegerischen Auseinandersetzungen. Wie die Ordensbrüder in dieser Zeit der fortwährenden Unsicherheit die eigenen Handlungsspielräume wahrnahmen, untersucht Mats Homann, indem er einen akteursbezogenen Ansatz entwickelt und anwendet. Auf diese Weise wird deutlich, wer oder was aus der Perspektive des Ordens dazu geeignet war, die eigenen Geschicke zum Besten zu wenden.From the perspective of the Teutonic Order, the period under study (1411-1422) can be understood as a period of searching for a solution to an unresolved situation - especially in the conflict with Poland-Lithuania. The brothers of the Order did not assume that they were in an unchangeably bad position or in decline. Rather, they perceived the question of the long-term development of the Order's Prussia as undecided. However, due to its close observation of the political environment, the Order had to notice that no other actor was in a position to bring about this solution (e.g. by an arbitration award). As a consequence of this assessment, from 1420 onwards there are increasing considerations to shape one's own actions more actively and to show less consideration for other actors.

Gdansk, auch als Danzig bekannt, ist eine faszinierende Stadt in Polen, die reich an Geschichte, Kultur und Schönheit ist. Besonders die Danziger Altstadt ist ein Juwel, das Besucher aus der ganzen Welt anzieht. In diesem Bericht wird er einen Einblick in die Geschichte, die Sehenswürdigkeiten und die einzigartige Atmosphäre der Danziger Altstadt geben.

An old man-poet, playwright, essayist, and scholar-sifts through the broken fragments of his memory as he recounts what it was like to grow up in Warsaw during the German occupation of World War II. The result is Kinderszenen, a searing and controversial memoir by a major post-war Polish writer that has evoked both debate and praise, now translated into English for the first time.The book's title comes from the suite of piano pieces by Robert Schumann which evoke the innocence and joy of childhood-thus providing a wrenching counterpoint to the violence, destruction, and madness that characterize Jaros¿aw Marek Rymkiewicz's coming of age.While the scenes of his youth are depicted in vivid detail, from his boyish encounters with cats, horses, and turtles up to the shocking brutality of murder and mayhem witnessed at first hand, what really sets Kinderszenen apart is its extended meditation on the nature of war, oppression, and fanatical nationalism, and the possibility-however doomed it may seem-of human resistance to those forces. Here is an enduring testimony that remains starkly relevant to our own time.

Zvi Helmut Steinitz Memoirs for eternal remembranceFor years I was preoccupied with the thought of documenting the tragic fate of my family members, all of them perished in the Holocaust. Yet for almost my whole life, I tried to suppress the sorrowful past, wary of resurrecting the years of tears and suffering. I rarely spoke of the wartime atrocities. I never returned to the country where death resided, where streams of Jewish blood saturated the earth. I couldn¿t bring myself to stand before the silent mass grave in Belzec, where my parents, my brother and my aunt lie buried together with hundreds upon thousands of Jewish victims. I couldn¿t face the death of those I loved, couldn't look into their eyes. In my mind, they live on. Many years later, vivid images from the monstrous war years began to appear frequently, images that cast a shadow over my day-to-day life and burdened my mind. I gradually became aware of my age, too. I was no longer young, and already I felt under pressure to finally write down the story of my family. All my life I had been haunted by the question of how I had survived the war, where I had drawn the mental and physical strength that helped me to survive those tortuous years. There is no explanation for my survival, and yet I am certain that the upbringing that my parents gave me had a significant influence on my steadfastness and determination, particularly in critical situations. My parents brought my brother and me up with love and human values that I have carried with me through my life. In moments of deepest despair and deadly peril, hidden strengths awakened in me, strengths that sharpened my senses and saved my life. I strongly believe that the values installed in childhood will always stay with a person and develop into principles that a young person can take into independent life. Had I not possessed these principles, not even blind luck or sheer coincidence could have saved me. As the only surviving member of my family, I felt a moral obligation to immortalise in writing the fate of my family and their lives before and during the war up until their tragic deaths. I had the extraordinary fortune of surviving, and I have enough mental strength today to enable me to address the horrors of that time and to tell the story of my family. The Nazis will not succeed in their appalling attempt at erasing my family's existence from this earth. My parents and brother have no personal graves and no gravestone.

An old man-poet, playwright, essayist, and scholar-sifts through the broken fragments of his memory as he recounts what it was like to grow up in Warsaw during the German occupation of World War II. The result is Kinderszenen, a searing and controversial memoir by a major post-war Polish writer that has evoked both debate and praise, now translated into English for the first time.The book's title comes from the suite of piano pieces by Robert Schumann which evoke the innocence and joy of childhood-thus providing a wrenching counterpoint to the violence, destruction, and madness that characterize Jaroslaw Marek Rymkiewicz's coming of age.While the scenes of his youth are depicted in vivid detail, from his boyish encounters with cats, horses, and turtles up to the shocking brutality of murder and mayhem witnessed at first hand, what really sets Kinderszenen apart is its extended meditation on the nature of war, oppression, and fanatical nationalism, and the possibility-however doomed it may seem-of human resistance to those forces. Here is an enduring testimony that remains starkly relevant to our own time.

To properly live, breathe and experience history - that is the goal of the "Iron Curtain Trail". From the Barents Sea to the Black Sea, this guide takes you along the Western border of the former Warsaw Pact countries, all the way across Europe. The route does not just connect European culture, history and sustainable tourism but it also provides historically-interested cyclists with some spectacularly beautiful and varied landscapes and unique habitats that were able to emerge in the former border strip, which is today the European Green Belt. This volume describes the 1,700-kilometre-long part of the route which is identical to the Baltic Sea Cycle Route from Riga to Lübeck. The maps are scaled at 1:85,000.

Death claims the living realm.Scarred by the demon's influence, Waclaw cannot forget the horror he caused in Vastroth. He knows he must be strong to face Koschei and the Frostmarked Horde, but powerful magic protects the deathless sorcerer. With everyone Waclaw loves at risk, can he control his power and find the key to slaying Koschei's soul as his tribe burns?Anointed by the Vastrothie, Otylia has found worshipers and new strength in the force of endings, but it's nothing without her mother. She finally knows where to find Dziewanna. Can she save her before the pacts she's woven with her enemies come due?Charge into the fast-paced fourth entry of The Frostmarked Chronicles as gods, spirits, and demons from Slavic myths clash for control of the Three Realms.

Tauche ein in die taktischen Meisterzüge und blutigen Gefechte des Siebenjährigen Krieges im Herzen der späteren Provinz Posen. Dieses fesselnde Buch wirft einen detaillierten Blick auf Strategien, Marschwege und Schlachten, die dieses Land geprägt haben. Preußen und Russland kämpfen erbittert, wobei die Preußen ein entscheidendes Ziel verfolgen: die Zerstörung von Nachschub und Verpflegungsdepots. Die Schlachtfelder erstrecken sich über das gesamte Posener Land, während benachbarte Provinzen wie Schlesien, Pommern und die Neumark in den Wirren dieses Krieges nicht unerwähnt bleiben. Siege und Niederlagen sind ständige Begleiter, die den Weg für die praktische Besetzung Polens ebnen. Durch die Linse dieses historischen Konflikts, beleuchtet das Buch das Verhalten der Polen und beantwortet die fesselnde Frage: Warum markierte dieser Krieg den Anfang vom Ende Polens? Tauchen Sie ein, in eine Zeit, in der Schlachten das Schicksal ganzer Nationen entschieden.

¿The publication of the 2nd edition of Chris Webb¿s book on Sobibor is an important addition to the literature on the Aktion Reinhardt camps, which are still under researched in relation to their significance in terms of the Final Solution. The published literature on the Aktion Reinhardt camps is scant indeed in comparison with for example Auschwitz-Birkenau. Of note is the new chapter on the post war testimonies of SS personnel many published here for the first time in English. The focus on perpetrators be it SS or Trawniki men is important given they have been significantly under researched to date. I have known Chris for twenty years and met him for the first time in 2003 when we visited the sites of the Aktion Reinhardt camps in person. Chris has been researching the Aktion Reinhardt camps for more than 50 years and his knowledge is unequalled. I would highly recommend the revised edition of his book on Sobibor to all serious scholars of the Holocaust.¿¿Cameron A Munro, Chairman Tiergarten4Association e.V.¿Chris Webb¿s book is a thought-provoking, well written piece on a still sadly under-researched topic: The Sobibor death camp. The book is the result of decades of research and multiple trips to the original site. Its strength lies in the close examination of the smallest details; its emotional power is derived from a thorough analysis of the fates of the perpetrators and the victims.¿¿Robert Parzer, Historian, Berlin

Berlin, November 1939. Der erste Kriegswinter. Die Vergnügungslokale haben Hochkonjunktur. Tanzorchester von internationalem Niveau spielen täglich vor ausverkauften Häusern. Die Stadt ist das Mekka der deutschen Swing Musik. Mittendrin Kurt Dörflinger. Er spielt mit bekannten Bands im "Moka Efti" und in der "Imperator Diele". Rundfunk- und Schallplattenaufnahmen lassen nicht lange auf sich warten. Aber er ist immer noch ein unbekannter Musiker, der davon träumt, einen richtigen Schlager zu komponieren - eine Melodie, die man nie vergißt. Dann schreibt er das Lied seines Lebens, einen Welthit. Auf dem Höhepunkt des Ruhmes ruft ihn das Militär. Er zieht mit Instrumenten in den Krieg und spielt bis Kriegsende zur Unterhaltung der Soldaten. Dörflinger überlebt Todesmärsche und kommt in sowjetische Kriegsgefangenschaft. Er ist unermüdlich musikalisch tätig und hilft mit seiner Musik den Kameraden beim täglichen Überlebenskampf. Die wahren Erinnerungen eines Musikers aus einer unmenschlichen Zeit.

This book sets out to analyse for the very first time a selection of works by international contemporary artists that reference the German-Polish border, and to draw attention to artworks created between 1990 and the early 2020s. The projects explored reference narratives of expulsion and the fluid, spectral and aesthetic nature of borders through sensory and somaesthetic perception. They examine the historical shifts of that border from the angle of changing political and societal contexts, lost homelands, expulsion of people and new political orders.The book is the product of research in the field at the German-Polish border, interviews with artists, visits to their studios, and archival work. It employs a transdisciplinary toolbox, combining methods from art history, border (art) studies, migration studies, memory studies, geopoetics, limotrophy and more. The volume questions the double figure of dividing and sharing that finds expression in the German word "eine (Grenze) teilen", which means either to divide or to share a border: separation by a shared border and shared historical experience, regarded from two, often dissimilar perspectives. The study focuses on artistic projects ranging from photography to installation art and artistic methods from mapping to re-enacting, which address the issue of the borderland as a dynamic transition space.

Forfatterens familie emigrerede fra Polen til Uruguay før Holocaust. I 1972 blev Rosencof arresteret som medlem af Den Nationale Befrielsesbevægelse og sad fængslet indtil 1985, elleve et halvt år af den tid i isolation. I løbet af sine år i fangenskab trænede han sin hukommelse og rekonstruerede historien om sit liv og sin polsk-jødiske familie gennem sin stemme som barn, ung mand og voksen. En virkelighed, der får fiktionen til at blegne.Den unge Moishe fortæller om en barndom præget af adskillelse, krig, flugt og tab, men også af et ukueligt mod. Det er ligeledes fortællingen om den voksne søns kærlighed til den nu afdøde far, som hele sit liv forgæves har ventet på nyt om slægtninge, der er blevet sendt i koncentrationslejr. Og om Moishes mor, der viser sin søn familiebilleder fra Polen og taler om Ruth, Anna, Irene B mennesker, som ikke længere er.Moishes dybe reflektioner om livet afbrydes af ”brevene, der ikke kom”, som hans bedstemor skrev efter deportationerne til koncentrationslejrene. Bevis på en dyb menneskelighed, der har overlevet døden – breve fulde af musik og makaber humor!Denne fremragende selvbiografiske roman er et af de mange vigtige vidnes- byrd om en forfærdelig periode i menneskets historie, som aldrig må gentage sig.

Poles and Jews: A Call for Myth Reconstruction confronts the anti-Polonism deeply embedded among American Jews and Poland's enduring relationship with antisemitism. With two decades of research and in-depth interviews with scholars, community leaders, and laity in Poland and the U.S., Stark-Blumenthal dispels myths, and approaches this relationship anew.

Polish-Jewish Re-Remembering addresses Polish-Jewish relations, including the impact of Jews on the development of national culture in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, their presence in social life, and relations between Jews and non-Jews. The book consists of nineteenth chapters on Polish, Jewish and Polish-Jewish Literature from the interwar period to the early twenty-first century.

Despite peacebuilding efforts between Ukraine and Poland, the author shows that the conflict between the two nations, with its violent zenith in the 20th century, remains unresolved. Looking at Andrei Sheptyts'kyi, Ukrainian Greek Catholic metropolitan between 1901 and 1944, as well as the insights from conducting qualitative research with contemporary representatives of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, the author argues that Sheptyts'kyi must be considered a peacebuilder, and that, following his example, representatives of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church are uniquely situated to be peacebuilders in the Polish-Ukrainian conflict. Lastly, the author suggests several avenues for future peacebuilding.