In My Grandfather’s Shadow
A story of war, trauma and the legacy of silence
By Angela Findlay | Publisher: Transworld
About the book
'Fascinating ... an extremely courageous work.' The Lady
'Absolutely extraordinary ... Findlay reveals a vast, hidden European story that few nations have ever been brave enough to confront' Keith Lowe'
'Beautifully written, poignant and acutely perceptive' Sinclair McKay
'Moving and powerful' Julia Samuel
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In My Grandfather's Shadow is an unflinching, thought-provoking fusion of memoir and history, and an exploration of the hidden scars left across generations by the conflict and horrors of the Second World War.
In a quest to discover the truth about her German grandfather, first a proud Wehrmacht General serving on the Eastern front, then a broken POW on trial for Nazi war crimes, Angela Findlay travels across Europe and Russia to uncover the untold story of millions of Germans long buried not only in guilt and shame but also trauma.
Carefully breaking the silence surrounding so many of World War Two's perpetrators, she challenges widespread binary narratives and offers a way forward that allows the intergenerational wounds to heal and us all to grasp the urgent lessons of the darkest episode in modern history.
Brave, profoundly insightful and moving, In My Grandfather's Shadow is a courageous look at a taboo subject and raises important questions about how and why we should remember the past.
Editions of In My Grandfather’s Shadow
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780552177726
- EBook
- ISBN 9781473583771
Read an Excerpt
'Fascinating ... an extremely courageous work.' The Lady
'Absolutely extraordinary ... Findlay reveals a vast, hidden European story that few nations have ever been brave enough to confront' Keith Lowe'
'Beautifully written, poignant and acutely perceptive' Sinclair McKay
'Moving and powerful' Julia Samuel
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In My Grandfather's Shadow is an unflinching, thought-provoking fusion of memoir and history, and an exploration of the hidden scars left across generations by the conflict and horrors of the Second World War.
In a quest to discover the truth about her German grandfather, first a proud Wehrmacht General serving on the Eastern front, then a broken POW on trial for Nazi war crimes, Angela Findlay travels across Europe and Russia to uncover the untold story of millions of Germans long buried not only in guilt and shame but also trauma.
Carefully breaking the silence surrounding so many of World War Two's perpetrators, she challenges widespread binary narratives and offers a way forward that allows the intergenerational wounds to heal and us all to grasp the urgent lessons of the darkest episode in modern history.
Brave, profoundly insightful and moving, In My Grandfather's Shadow is a courageous look at a taboo subject and raises important questions about how and why we should remember the past.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is In My Grandfather’s Shadow about?
'Fascinating ... an extremely courageous work.' The Lady
'Absolutely extraordinary ... Findlay reveals a vast, hidden European story that few nations have ever been brave enough to confront' Keith Lowe'
'Beautifully written, poignant and acutely perceptive' Sinclair McKay
'Moving and powerful' Julia Samuel
......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
In My Grandfather's Shadow is an unflinching, thought-provoking fusion of memoir and history, and an exploration of the hidden scars left across generations by the conflict and horrors of the Second World War.
In a quest to discover the truth about her German grandfather, first a proud Wehrmacht General serving on the Eastern front, then a broken POW on trial for Nazi war crimes, Angela Findlay travels across Europe and Russia to uncover the untold story of millions of Germans long buried not only in guilt and shame but also trauma.
Carefully breaking the silence surrounding so many of World War Two's perpetrators, she challenges widespread binary narratives and offers a way forward that allows the intergenerational wounds to heal and us all to grasp the urgent lessons of the darkest episode in modern history.
Brave, profoundly insightful and moving, In My Grandfather's Shadow is a courageous look at a taboo subject and raises important questions about how and why we should remember the past.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in In My Grandfather’s Shadow?
Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure > Local and family history, nostalgia > Family history, tracing ancestors
Where can I read a sample of In My Grandfather’s Shadow?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780552177726
Who is/are the Author/s of the book In My Grandfather’s Shadow?
Angela Findlay
Who is the Publisher of the book In My Grandfather’s Shadow?
Transworld
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
In My Grandfather’s Shadow is available as paperback(ISBN 9780552177726) and ebook(ISBN 9781473583771)
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