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When Time Stopped: A Memoir of My Father's War and What Remains

Ariana Neumann
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When Time Stopped: A Memoir of My Father's War and What Remains

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2020

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Ariana Neumann

When Time Stopped: A Memoir of My Father's War and What Remains

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre
Biography
Period
World War II
Setting

Central Europe • 1940s

Topic
Military & War

World History
Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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In When Time Stopped: A Memoir of My Father's War and What Remains, Ariana Neumann explores her father's hidden past during World War II. She uncovers his experience as a Jewish refugee in Nazi-occupied Europe and his secret identity, revealing a tale of survival, resilience, and family legacy. The memoir combines personal discovery with historical insight.

Emotional

Mysterious

Nostalgic

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.5

10,070 ratings

87%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

When Time Stopped by Ariana Neumann is lauded for its emotional depth and meticulous research, bringing a personal Holocaust story to life. Readers appreciate its blend of memoir and historical narrative. However, some find the detailed genealogical aspects overwhelming. Overall, it is acclaimed for its poignant storytelling and historical insight.

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Who Should Read When Time Stopped: A Memoir of My Father's War and What Remains?

Readers intrigued by personal narratives of World War II and Holocaust history would enjoy Ariana Neumann's When Time Stopped. Comparable to The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank and Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl, it delves into a family's secret past with emotional depth and historical insight.

4.5

10,070 ratings

87%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre
Biography
Period
World War II
Setting

Central Europe • 1940s

Topic
Military & War

World History
Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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