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Inheritance: Love, Loss, and the Legacy of the Holocaust: Genocide, Political Violence, Human Rights

Autor Charlie Scheidt Cu Kat Rohrer Cuvânt înainte de James Waller
en Limba Engleză Hardback – 10 mar 2026 – vârsta ani
After his mother’s death, Charlie Scheidt discovered a trove of historic documents that set him on a decade-long journey to uncover his family’s hidden past during the Holocaust. Joined by Kat Rohrer, the granddaughter of a Nazi officer, Scheidt embarked on a quest to trace his family’s harrowing efforts to escape from Nazi-occupied Europe. As they investigated, they uncovered stories of survival and loss. Their journey takes them across generations and continents, revealing a legacy of love, loss, and resilience. Grappling with questions about the long-lasting effects of inherited trauma, the book asks whether it is possible to break free of a familial cycle. This memoir, rooted in his family’s escape and the lasting trauma that followed, is a powerful reflection on history’s enduring scars, the importance of remembrance, and healing across generations.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781978846746
ISBN-10: 1978846746
Pagini: 252
Ilustrații: 60 B-W images
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 mm
Greutate: 0.45 kg
Editura: Rutgers University Press
Colecția Rutgers University Press
Seria Genocide, Political Violence, Human Rights


Notă biografică

Charlie Scheidt is the chairman emeritus of Roland Foods. Born in New York City, he is the only child of German-Jewish refugees and dedicates his time to refugee support and genocide prevention.

Kat Rohrer is an award-winning producer and director. Her recent feature-length films include What a Feeling and the acclaimed documentary Back to the Fatherland. 

Cuprins

Foreword By James Waller
Family Tree
Prologue 
 
1 The Armoire 
2 Jewish and German: The Scheidts 
3 : Germans Who Happened to Be Jewish: The Ballins
4 An Imperfect Reprieve
5 Rubble and Embers 
6 A Fateful Miscalculation 
7 “Mein Lieber Bruder” 
8 “The End of Everything” 
9 “Caught in a Mousetrap on a Powder Keg” 
10 Nowhere to Turn, No One to Trust 
11 A Fragile Silence 
12 Making Sense of the Present 
In Memoriam 
 
Afterword 
Acknowledgments 
Notes 
Sources 
Index
 

Recenzii

Inheritance is a heartfelt, urgent message about how the atrocities of the past continue to reverberate in the present. Working with the granddaughter of a 'true believer' in the Nazi Party, Scheidt tells an intricately braided tale of heartache and the inheritance of loss, eloquently capturing the cost of survival and the ache of what's left behind. Scheidt turns a family history into more than dots on a map; from the haunting shrine to a lost cousin to a grandfather's grave, this memoir is both a warning and a message of hope."

“At a time when there are over 120 million people displaced globally by persecution, conflict, and atrocities, Scheidt’s Inheritance compels us to consider the humanity and tears behind all refugee statistics. This is not just a history of the desperate flight of a Jewish family from Nazi-controlled Europe—it’s an enduring story about love, loss, and the unconquerable power of hope.”

“When Charlie Scheidt inherited a trove of papers and letters from his parents, they raised as many questions as they answered. Working with Kat Rohrer, a documentarian whose own grandfather was a Nazi officer, Charlie built on this inheritance, inviting readers into his family to educate readers on the sacrifices, suffering, resilience, and contributions of refugee families. They are a blessing.”

“Scheidt’s Inheritance offers powerful insights into the lasting multigenerational psychological effects of the Holocaust. It is a product of an incisive intellect and a compassionate heart, embracing grief and mourning not with resentment, but with the aim of understanding and preventing further tragedies.”

Inheritance gives a human face to the story of seeking refuge from violence. As the world faces the largest crisis of forced displacement in its history, this book should be required reading. It reminds the reader that every refugee, past and present, is only seeking what we all deserve: love, safety, and a life free from persecution.”

“In Inheritance, Charlie Scheidt and Kat Rohrer creatively weave together threads from the lives of past generations with contemporary stories of research and discovery. What emerges is a fascinating narrative that provides vital documentation of a history that must not be forgotten now or for generations to come.”

"A remarkable, powerful tribute to family, to Holocaust studies, and to humanity. This work holds extraordinary meaning, not only for one family’s survival and legacy, but for society’s collective obligations toward one another and the world to ensure 'Never Again!' The courage to remember and share is inspiring in ways that ripple outward as a beacon to us all. This brilliant contribution to the world deserves to be read, taught, and cherished widely for generations to come."

“Charlie Scheidt’s captivating story of piecing together his family’s escape from Nazi Germany casts the Holocaust as a global history of refugees. In our world of millions of refugees, Inheritance reminds us of the urgency of standing with those targeted by violent states today in their struggle to find refuge.”

“A treasure trove of private letters, intimate memories, and decades of deep research in half a dozen countries brought into being Charlie Scheidt’s beautifully written story of a German-Jewish family before, during, and after the Holocaust. A touching, honest, and meaningful book, filled with empathy, Inheritance is a unique history of the twentieth century that combines the personal and the political as it has rarely been accomplished before.”

“Remembering is a challenge: it requires time, demands taking winding paths, and confronts unforeseen emotions. It can also have a healing effect. While it can never close the gaps violently torn by history, it can make them tangible. Inheritance bears witness to this—it is a touching and impressive story about Charlie Scheidt's family, but also about his own journey of remembrance.”

Inheritance is a remarkable achievement. Combining rigorous and painstaking historical research with profound empathy, sensibility, and wit, Scheidt vividly reconstructs the lives, struggles, losses, and survivals of one family during the Holocaust. Inheritance masterfully weaves their unique stories into broader tapestry of millions of lives lost, saved, and transformed. The result is a book that anyone interested in the Holocaust—or families—will want to read.”

"Meticulously researched, with prose as beautiful as it is moving, Inheritance is a masterpiece. What was a story of displacement and sorrow in the shadow of the Holocaust, marked by whispered names and time cut short, becomes a story of regeneration and joy as the descendants of survivors find each other and rebuild their family. In the end, Scheidt finds a new part of himself hidden in plain sight, weaving archival research with personal revelation into the broader story of a family who refused to be erased."

Descriere

After his mother’s death, Charlie Scheidt finds a trove of historic letters and documents revealing his family’s story during Nazi rule. This discovery sparks four trips across Europe to unearth a heart-wrenching family history of love, loss, and resilience, shaping his own understanding of identity and legacy.