Synopses & Reviews
This compelling work tells the story of Anne Skorecki Levy, a Holocaust survivor who transformed the horrors of her childhood into a passionate mission to defeat the political menace of reputed neo-Nazi and Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke. Through Levy's tale, Lawrence Powell connects the prewar and wartime experiences of Jewish survivors to the lives they built in the United States and shows how their experiences as new Americans spurred their willingness to bear witness.
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[Powell] tells this tale with wonderful narrative grace and moral force. He deftly explores ethical compromises and nuances. (Walter Isaacson, Time)
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[A] harrowing book. Combines the sweep of history with the intimacy of memoir. (Chicago Tribune)
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An inspiring story about standing up against evil. (Journal of American History)
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[A] vivid story. [Powell] has succeeded in capturing a fascinating slice of American history along with providing a vivid portrait of how racist demagogues can succeed if alert citizens and watchdog groups remain silent. (Jewish Book World)
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Brilliant. Even readers who are knowledgeable about the Holocaust should be warned: Troubled Memory has the power to sting. (American Jewish History)
About the Author
Lawrence N. Powell is professor of history at Tulane University and a founding member of the Louisiana Coalition against Racism and Nazism.