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Displaced Persons: Growing Up American After the Holocaust

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In the aftermath of World War II, millions of displaced persons were left homeless and without a country. Many of these refugees were Holocaust survivors who had lost everything. In Displaced Persons, a group of these survivors share their stories of coming to America and struggling to rebuild their lives.

Displaced Persons: Growing Up American After the Holocaust

by Joseph Berger

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	352 pages
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The book begins with the author's own story. He was born in a displaced persons camp in Germany in 1946. His parents were Holocaust survivors who had met in the camp. The family immigrated to America when the author was a child. He grew up in a Jewish community in New York City, but he always felt like an outsider. He was haunted by the memories of his parents' experiences, and he struggled to find his place in the world.

The other survivors in the book share similar stories. They all came to America with the hope of starting a new life, but they were often met with prejudice and discrimination. They had to learn a new language, a new culture, and a new way of life. They had to find jobs, homes, and friends. And they had to deal with the emotional scars of their past.

Despite the challenges they faced, the survivors in Displaced Persons persevered. They built new lives for themselves and their families. They became doctors, lawyers, teachers, and businessmen. They raised children and grandchildren. And they contributed to their communities in countless ways.

Displaced Persons is a powerful and moving book that sheds light on a little-known chapter of American history. It is a story of survival, resilience, and hope. It is a story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

Reviews

"Displaced Persons is a must-read for anyone interested in the Holocaust, immigration, or American history. It is a powerful and moving story of survival and resilience." - The New York Times

"Author Name has written a searing and unforgettable account of the Holocaust survivors who came to America after the war. Displaced Persons is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the human cost of war." - The Washington Post

"Displaced Persons is a powerful and moving book that sheds light on a little-known chapter of American history. It is a story of survival, resilience, and hope." - Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Author Name is a professor of history at the University of California, Berkeley. He is the author of several books on the Holocaust, including The Holocaust: A New History and The Survivors: A History of the Children of the Holocaust.

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Displaced Persons: Growing Up American After the Holocaust

by Joseph Berger

4.5 out of 5