This was fabulous--a sort of Holocaust "Roots" but a narrative of discovery instead of a fictionalized account. Words fail me with this one to some extent, but his meditations of life, memory, place, family, and history are pretty amazing. The fact that he was able to discover so much information about his lost relatives is even more amazing. Highly recommended.
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Glad to read you've given "The Lost" such a ringing endorsement. Elie Wiesel reviewed this book in last week's Washington Post Book World. He also said The Lost is very much worth reading. I've added it to my list of books to buy very soon. Wiesel also reviewed the writings of Primo Levi and recommended his book--the title of which escapes me.
And speaking of Wiesel, have you read his book, "Night"? A definite must-read in the annals of Holocaust literature. It will haunt and stay with you forever.
Janet, I'm pretty sure I couldn't read _Night_: I have a very low tolerance for horrible things. This book was pretty hard on me, and it was, as far as Holocaust books go, fairly mild.
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