CHILD IN THE SNOW WLODEK GOLDKORN

"Child in the Snow" is a moving story by Wlodek Goldkorn that takes the reader on a journey through the painful memories of a childhood spent in the shadow of the Holocaust. It is not only a story of salvation, but above all a deep reflection on memory, identity and the experience of evil. The author, a respected Italian publicist of Jewish origin, shares personal experiences and family stories, showing the Holocaust as a trauma that has marked entire generations.

• Shocking story about childhood in the shadow of the Holocaust
• Personal memories of Wlodek Goldkorn
• Deep reflection on memory and its meaning
• Treatise on the experience of evil and survival
• Universal value of personal experience
• A book that remains in memory for a long time
• Ideal reading for those interested in the subject of the Holocaust

Wlodek Goldkorn, a Jew, a Pole, a respected Italian publicist, in his book "Child in the Snow" addresses the topic of the Holocaust from a child's perspective. The author's childhood, spent in post-war Katowice, was marked by the presence of traces of the past - an abandoned house after the Germans, games in the ruins of Auschwitz. These experiences shaped his sensitivity and became the basis for reflections on memory, truth and the experience of evil.

The book is not only a personal story, but also an attempt to understand the mechanisms of memory and the impact of trauma on shaping identity. Goldkorn interweaves his own memories with family stories, creating a mosaic of images of salvation and loss. The moving story of Aunt Nachcia, who went to the gas chamber with her little daughter in her arms, or of Aunt Chajtełe, who left a baby in the snow to escape from the Germans, are just some of the shocking accounts that make up this extraordinary book.

"Child in the Snow" is a book that remains with the reader long after reading it. It encourages reflection on the past and the future, on what is unsaid and on the importance of memory in shaping our identity. It is a must-read for all those who want to understand the Holocaust not only as a historical fact, but also as a deeply personal trauma.

Czarne Publishing House, known for publishing non-fiction and reportage literature, gives readers a book that will surely move and encourage reflection. "Child in the Snow" is a position that will remain in memory for a long time and will become an important element of the discussion about memory and responsibility for the past.