The Heavens Are Empty by Avrom Bendavid-Val
A magical place, a lost history: Trochenbrod, the setting for Everything is Illuminated, is now rediscovered for a new generation.
“Starred ReviewIntertwining his own research with the meticulously documented, gripping personal histories of Trochenbrod’s survivors, Bendavid-Val crafts a well-researched, detailed, and eminently readable work. This is an essential read for anyone interested in religious history, the culture and history of World War II, or Jewish history, as Bendavid-Val shares not only the culture and customs of Slavic Jews before the 1930s but also the long-lasting and deeply felt impact of the Holocaust on the survivors.” -- Library Journal
“A heartfelt account that resurrects a lost memory of the era.” -- Kirkus Reviews
“Unique and compelling. it is more than a story about Trochenbrod; it is a story of rediscovery and redemption.” -- Father Patrick Desbois, author of Holocaust by Bullets
“The definitive history of this definitive place. If this book feels more fantastical than my novel, or than any novel you’ve ever read, it is because of Trochenbrod’s ingenuity, the Holocaust’s ferocity, and Bendavid-Val’s heroic research and pitch-perfect storytelling.” -- Jonathan Safran Foer, from the preface
“A heartfelt account that resurrects a lost memory of the era.” -- Kirkus Reviews
“Unique and compelling. it is more than a story about Trochenbrod; it is a story of rediscovery and redemption.” -- Father Patrick Desbois, author of Holocaust by Bullets
“The definitive history of this definitive place. If this book feels more fantastical than my novel, or than any novel you’ve ever read, it is because of Trochenbrod’s ingenuity, the Holocaust’s ferocity, and Bendavid-Val’s heroic research and pitch-perfect storytelling.” -- Jonathan Safran Foer, from the preface
Avrom Bendavid-Val’s father grew up in Trochenbrod and regaled him with tales of his childhood there. Avrom specialized in economic development and has traveled the world with the U.S. Economic Development Administration and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). He retired in 2007 and lives in Washington, DC.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781605981130 |
| ISBN 10 | 1605981133 |
| Title | The Heavens Are Empty |
| Author | Avrom Bendavid Val |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Pegasus Books |
| Year published | 2010-10-15 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |