My mom and her parents left Germany just in time - I think it was 1936. She already had to wear the star and when she came home and told her mom that an SS soldier swore at her, her mom said it was time to leave.
Great writing, Jen. Your story is intriguing as are the possible veracity and distortions of Grandma's memories. I like how you are able to speak to your own fabrications and search for truth.
Great writing, Jen - I can hear your voice as I read it - and the beginnings of what is sure to be a fascinating story. I look forward to reading the rest of it!
This is lovely, Jennifer. It is so hard to write any book, much less a memoir, which requires so much of the writer. It takes time. Congratulations to you on completing it. And if it is anything like what you've written here about your father, grandmother, and grandfather, I can tell it will be very much worth every minute you spent writing it.
I have friends on Facebook that I think would connect with your memoir, but I wouldn't want to post anything unless you are ready to share beyond this group. Would you be ok if I post a link to this tread about Stumbling Blocks?
My mom and her parents left Germany just in time - I think it was 1936. She already had to wear the star and when she came home and told her mom that an SS soldier swore at her, her mom said it was time to leave.
Thank you for sharing your experience and your writing process - looking forward to more!!
I didn't know this was your experience as a child. I look forward to reading more! What a beautiful place to write.
Such a lovely start to your Substack.
Great writing, Jen. Your story is intriguing as are the possible veracity and distortions of Grandma's memories. I like how you are able to speak to your own fabrications and search for truth.
Great writing, Jen - I can hear your voice as I read it - and the beginnings of what is sure to be a fascinating story. I look forward to reading the rest of it!
These stories and issues resonate with me as we share the same grandparents. Much to ponder. I look forward to more entries.
Beautiful office Jen!! And fascinating storytelling…so multilayered with intersecting memories.
love it! can't wait to read more!!
I like the layers of questions:did the narrator make up details, or her dad? Or did Grandma misremember?? Speak Z memory indeed.
This is lovely, Jennifer. It is so hard to write any book, much less a memoir, which requires so much of the writer. It takes time. Congratulations to you on completing it. And if it is anything like what you've written here about your father, grandmother, and grandfather, I can tell it will be very much worth every minute you spent writing it.
So spot on when you describe writing as revising, revisioning, and waiting.
I have friends on Facebook that I think would connect with your memoir, but I wouldn't want to post anything unless you are ready to share beyond this group. Would you be ok if I post a link to this tread about Stumbling Blocks?
Carol, Please feel free to send this on. I am happy to expand the discussion.