The Ghost Tattoo: Discovering the Hidden Truth of My Father’s Holocaust
Discovering Hidden Truth: The Ghost Tattoo by Tony Bernard is a family memoir tracing the author’s decades-long effort to understand his father Henry’s Holocaust experiences and the secrets he carried. It combines a son’s childhood recollections with Henry’s wartime story and its effects on family life.
At a glance
- Follows Tony Bernard’s forty-year effort to understand his father Henry’s Holocaust past.
- Combines family recollections with Henry’s wartime experiences and later attempts to confront his past.
- The listing says the book won the National Jewish Book Award for Holocaust Memoir and was shortlisted for the 2023 National Biography Award.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Offers a personal family perspective alongside the history of Henry’s wartime choices.
- The 336-page length provides scope for both the father’s story and its effects on his family.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Allen & Unwin |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 1 March 2022 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 336 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1761065416 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1761065415 |
| Weight listed | 472 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 15.4 x 2.8 x 23.4 cm |
What to know before buying
- The listing describes distressing Holocaust experiences, death and family trauma. Readers sensitive to these subjects may want to consider that before choosing the book.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers seeking a family-centred Holocaust memoir.
- Readers interested in the long-term impact of historical trauma on family relationships.
- Readers looking for a personal account involving the Holocaust in the ghettos of wartime Europe.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a light or purely fictional read.
- Readers who prefer a concise introduction to Holocaust history rather than a family memoir.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Ghost Tattoo about?
It follows Tony Bernard’s long effort to understand his father Henry’s Holocaust experiences, including the secrets and guilt that shaped Henry’s later life and family relationships.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 336 pages.
Who published this edition?
The supplied product details name Allen & Unwin as the publisher.
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