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Elsas Welt. Auf den Spuren meiner Großmutter – Eine Familiengeschichte aus Lodz

1419:30Wednesday 14 October

Venue
Dokumentationszentrum Flucht, Vertreibung, VersöhnungStresemannstraße 90, 10963 Berlin
Price
Free (registration required)
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Book reading and conversation with historian Andreas Kossert about his family memoir 'Elsas Welt', which traces his grandmother Elsa's life in Lodz, Poland, from German settlers in the 18th century through WWII occupation, expulsion and loss of home. Hosted by the Flucht, Vertreibung, Versöhnung documentation center with Siedler Verlag, moderated by Shelly Kupferberg, followed by book signing and a small reception; in German, free with registration.

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