I Want You To Know We're Still Here

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A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK, this poignant inter-generational memoir explores the themes of story and memory within a family deeply rooted in the history of Ashkenazi Jews. The author reflects on her life in a household filled with books, from contemporary design to legal texts, but notably, a collection focused on the Holocaust. The walls of her office are adorned with maps of ancestral shtetls and photographs of relatives lost to history. She describes the duality of her existence—finding joy in family and career while grappling with the shadows of her past. The darker aspects of her mind are haunted by the ghosts of her ancestors from Ukraine, where her family's story began. Many of the vivid details of these memories are imagined, stemming from a legacy of trauma that was often too painful to articulate. This narrative chronicles the experiences of four generations—survivors and descendants of survivors—who navigate the lasting impact of the Holocaust. Through their stories, they embody the resilience of memory keepers, ensuring that their history is not forgotten.