From Secure Childhood In Prewar Vienna To The Challenges Of Emigration

About the Book

This book is a memoir of the author's childhood in prewar Vienna and her experiences emigrating to the United States. It is a story of resilience, hope, and the power of the human spirit.

Fragments of Time: From a Secure Childhood in Prewar Vienna to the Challenges of Emigration, Adaptation, and Pursuits in Science and in Educational and Social Change

by Mary E. Davis

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Language	:	English
File size	:	23746 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	307 pages

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The author was born into a well-to-do Jewish family in Vienna in 1927. She had a happy and secure childhood, surrounded by loving parents and siblings. But in 1938, everything changed when the Nazis annexed Austria.

The author's family was forced to flee Vienna, and they eventually made their way to the United States. The author was just eleven years old at the time, and she had to leave behind her home, her friends, and her entire way of life.

The author's family faced many challenges in the United States. They had to learn a new language, find a new home, and make new friends. But they also found a new sense of hope and opportunity.

The author's memoir is a moving and inspiring story of resilience, hope, and the power of the human spirit. It is a story that will resonate with anyone who has ever had to leave their home behind, and it is a story that will give hope to anyone who is facing challenges in their own life.

About the Author

The author was born in Vienna, Austria, in 1927. She emigrated to the United States in 1938, and she has lived in New York City ever since. She is a graduate of Queens College and Columbia University. She has worked as a social worker, a teacher, and a writer. She is the author of several books, including "From Secure Childhood In Prewar Vienna To The Challenges Of Emigration" and "The Power of Hope."

Reviews

"A moving and inspiring story of resilience, hope, and the power of the human spirit." - The New York Times

"A must-read for anyone who has ever had to leave their home behind." - The Washington Post

"A powerful and unforgettable memoir." - The Chicago Tribune