A Gift from Adversity ~ Audrey Birnbaum ~ Ep. 125
Interviewed by Juri Love
Audrey Birnbaum came to Ep. 125 from New York.
During this episode, Audrey shared her experience of being raised by a father who survived the Holocaust and how his extreme trauma affected her life and lead to publshing a book called "American Wolf: From Nazi Refugee to American Spy"
In the summer of 1941, 11-year-old Wolf is growing up amidst the rubble and antisemitism of war-torn Nazi Berlin.
Destitute and facing deportation, he must leave behind his sister and travel with his family across a continent entrenched in war.
With nothing in hand but expired visas to the US, Wolf and his family must figure out how to sneak aboard the Spanish freighter the Navemar, a ship that will gain its reputation as the "Hell Ship of Death." But this is only the beginning of Wolf's saga.
"American Wolf: From Nazi Refugee to American Spy" is a heart-stopping true story full of last-minute rescues, near-death encounters, and survival against untold odds. It is also a story about coming of age, family dysfunction, and national identity, and is a resounding testament to the triumph of the human spirit.
Using the notes compiled by her father, author Audrey Birnbaum vividly retells a poignant account of Wolf's childhood in Berlin, his riveting escape from Nazi Germany, and the continued challenges he faced even as he reached freedom.
About the Author Audrey Birnbaum
Shortly after her father died in 2018, Audrey stumbled upon his extensive notes detailing his childhood escape from Nazi Germany. Audrey felt compelled to start writing his riveting story - a story addressing themes that are pressingly relevant today. While "American Wolf" deals with tragedy and loss, it punctuates the triumph of the human spirit.
It is a memoir of Holocaust survival, a family drama, an immigration tale, and an often funny coming-of-age story that is sure to have an impact on anyone who has experienced prejudice, displacement, or questions about their identity.
With her cherished medical career in the rear-view mirror, Audrey now enjoys singing, writing, reading, and being with friends who also had quirky childhoods. She lives with her husband in Westchester County, New York, and has three marvelous grown children. Audrey is currently working on her second book.
"American Wolf: From Nazi Refugee to American Spy" by author Audrey Birnbaum is available at retailers and online including at Barnes & Noble, Walmart, and Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHXXC9J8?tag=vangoghdrawin-20&th=1&psc=1&geniuslink=true
For more information on author Audrey Birnbaum and "American Wolf: From Nazi Refugee to American Spy," visit: www.audreybirnbaumauthor.com
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