Hitler, Stalin, Mum and Dad by Daniel Finkelstein - Non Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set:
Hitler, Stalin, Mum and Dad: A Sunday Times Bestselling Family Memoir of Miraculous Survival by Daniel Finkelstein

Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780008483852

Overview:
Hitler, Stalin, Mum and Dad is Daniel Finkelstein’s intimate, meticulously researched family memoir of miraculous survival. This non-fiction narrative traces three generations through the darkest chapters of the 20th century, revealing how courage, resourcefulness, and a fierce will to live can bend history toward hope. From Mirjam Wiener’s German childhood to the chilling aftermath of Bergen-Belsen, and Ludwik Finkelstein’s war-torn upbringing in the Shadow of the Gulag, the book weaves personal memory with historical context. It is written for readers who value truth, resilience, and the transformative power of family stories in understanding the world.

About the Books:
Daniel Finkelstein’s Hitler, Stalin, Mum and Dad follows a family’s flight from the horrors of Nazi Germany and the upheavals of Soviet terror, tracing how ordinary lives were braided with extraordinary risk. The author writes with calm clarity, balancing precise historical detail with intimate recollections that illuminate the emotional landscape of fear, courage, and hope. The narrative moves through Mirjam Wiener’s German childhood, the family’s escape to Amsterdam, and the perilous journey to safety in London, culminating in the reverberations of war that shaped Daniel’s own path as a writer and thinker. Readers will sense the texture of daily life under threat—store-front windows shuttered, letters censored, and acts of kindness that kept people alive. The tone blends memoir with investigative storytelling, inviting reflection on moral choices, family loyalty, and the human capacity to endure. While the historical scope is vast, the book never loses sight of personal connection: the small rituals, the stubborn humor, and the quiet, unspoken prayers that sustain a family when everything else is at risk. Storytelling respects memory while inviting new generations to learn history. This is not only a family story; it’s a lens on 20th-century history, tying personal memory to larger events, making it accessible to both curious history enthusiasts and readers seeking moving, character-driven non-fiction.

Key Benefits:

• Sunday Times bestselling family memoir by Daniel Finkelstein.
• Gripping, well-researched account of survival across Nazi and Soviet terror.
• Ideal gift for history lovers, memoir fans, and readers seeking resilience.
• Accessible, emotional, and thoughtfully written, with lasting impact.

About the Author:
Daniel Finkelstein is a respected British journalist and author known for his insightful analysis and narrative nonfiction. In Hitler, Stalin, Mum and Dad, he draws on his family’s extraordinary experiences to illuminate how history shapes individual lives. His clear, compassionate prose invites readers to engage with difficult subjects without sensationalism. A lifelong student of history and public affairs, Finkelstein pairs documentary precision with human warmth, making complex events accessible and emotionally resonant. This memoir stands as a testament to his commitment to truth, memory, and the enduring value of family stories in understanding the world.

Why You’ll Love This Book:
A powerful, true-life examination of courage under unimaginable pressure, Hitler, Stalin, Mum and Dad offers historical insight and intimate humanity. Daniel Finkelstein’s lucid storytelling makes complex history accessible to a wide audience, from curious history fans to book clubs seeking thoughtful memoirs. It’s a valuable addition to any serious non-fiction shelf.