We, The Children

Second Generation to Holocaust survivors: A Complex Past, A Contemplative Present

Writer Edna Shemesh talks about impact that being Second Generation to Holocaust survivors has had on her writing and her life in general, in particular her latest novel Hotel Malta, published July 2015.

She will also talk in short about the essence of the memory of the Holocaust now that Holocaust survivors are dying; soon none of them will have been left as witnesses. Edna will raise questions such as: What is our role as their children, now that we are in the forefront? How should the memory of the Holocaust be kept?

Space is limited, so book your spot by emailing events.natlib@dia.govt.nz

Edna Shemesh

Edna Shemesh is an award winning writer, literary reviewer and translator from Israel.

Her publications include the novels Hotel Malta and The Sand Dunes of Paris, and Amstel, a collection of short stories.

She translated Barack Obama’s Dreams of My Father into Hebrew.

Read Edna’s story “Amstel”

Edna has kindly supplied a copy of her short story “Amstel”, which was shortlisted for the prestigious Israeli Sapir Literary Priza in 2008.

If you would like a free copy emailed to you, email events.natlib@dia.govt.nz with Amstel in the subject line, or just mention it in your booking email.