When Time Stopped: A Memoir of My Father's War and What Remains
When Time Stopped: A Memoir of My Father's War and What Remains
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2020
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2020336
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Central Europe • 1940s
2020
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In When Time Stopped: A Memoir of My Father's War and What Remains, Ariana Neumann explores her father's hidden past during World War II. She uncovers his experience as a Jewish refugee in Nazi-occupied Europe and his secret identity, revealing a tale of survival, resilience, and family legacy. The memoir combines personal discovery with historical insight.
Emotional
Mysterious
Nostalgic
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
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When Time Stopped by Ariana Neumann is lauded for its emotional depth and meticulous research, bringing a personal Holocaust story to life. Readers appreciate its blend of memoir and historical narrative. However, some find the detailed genealogical aspects overwhelming. Overall, it is acclaimed for its poignant storytelling and historical insight.
Who Should Read When Time Stopped: A Memoir of My Father's War and What Remains?
Readers intrigued by personal narratives of World War II and Holocaust history would enjoy Ariana Neumann's When Time Stopped. Comparable to The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank and Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl, it delves into a family's secret past with emotional depth and historical insight.
10,070 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
336
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Central Europe • 1940s
2020
Adult
18+ years
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