Memoirs of a Hitler Refugee

About the Book

Memoirs of a Hitler Refugee is a riveting account of Hannah Naiditch’s unforgettable odyssey—from her tranquil childhood in Vienna, to her miraculous escape from the Nazis, to her politically active life in America. Learn how Hannah endured early separation from her family; harrowing nights spent in London’s underground subway tunnels, as Germany ruthlessly tried to bomb England into submission; and the challenges of starting a new life in America. Hannah’s unconquerable determination is moving and exceptionally inspirational.

Hannah’s astute psychological observations offer a unique perspective of life and culture in twentieth century America and Europe. She explores the haunting question – what makes a Hitler and could it happen here?

During a time when women had limited political expression, Hannah’s experiences led her to a life dedicated to political activism—challenging the core foundations of American domestic and foreign policy with her many influential and controversial articles. These political op-ed articles form a fascinating appendix to her book.

What makes this book extraordinary is the beautifully worded narration, the sharply intelligent observations, and the author’s unyielding determination to thrive as a human being. Memoirs of a Hitler Refugee embodies the triumph of an indomitable spirit.

BOOK REVIEWS

"The memoirs of Hannah Naiditch represent an important page in our cultural history. Writing from the perspective of a richly lived professional and personal life, she documents the tragedy of a despotic time and the triumph of a personal spirit. What she shares of her life must not be forgotten, or, poignantly misremembered. She has the capacity of putting into perspective the crisis of the mid-twentieth century. Hannah Naiditch is a survivor, but more, she has retained the vision necessary to overcome sentimentality for the portraiture of displacement and dislocation. Her story is a remarkable one and worthy of a greater public."
Lee H. Roloff, Ph. D.
Professor Emeritus
Northwestern University

"Hannah Naiditch´s columns are excellent. They are strong, honest and eloquent."
Howard Zinn

"Hannah Naiditch is an event. A little old lady who has been boiled down to the purest essence of strength and intelligence. Any who choose to tilt in logic and reason with her, had best rethink their fatal flaw. She will always enlighten and reward any listener. Heed and grow."
Ed Asner

About the Author

As a Hitler refugee, Hannah Naiditch has lived an interesting and eventful life. She has led a life of activism and become an ardent Op. Ed. (freelance) writer. Hannah was already in her 50s when she got an M.A. in social psychology. This book is a highly personal, political, historical and psychological memoir from a progressive point of view.