Scenes from a Disturbed Childhood Czerniawski Summary 'Adam Czerniawski's memoir begins in the pitch dark of Poland's fall in 1939, a family fleeing this way and that under the bombs and between the jailers. 'Adam Czerniawski's memoir begins in the pitch dark of Poland's fall in 1939, a family fleeing this way and that under the bombs and between the jailers. Then a faint light returns, and soon a clear, serene dawn as Adam follows schools in Palestine, enters the army, is reunited with his family in England and begins to write poetry.This is a beautifully subtle book, luminous with detail and character. The simplicity of the narrative, interwoven with old letters and seen with the surprise and candour of a boy, conceals much skill. There is terror and tragedy here, and the loss of home (the experience of a Polish generation), but never despair.'Neal Ascherson Perfect for fans of Literary Studies, Poetry, Drama & Criticism, History & Criticism, Holocaust Biographies, Jewish History. Highlights Easy to enjoy: 144 pages · Paperback By Czerniawski Details ISBN: 9781852422417 Author: Czerniawski Format: Paperback Pages: 144 Language: English Publication date: 15 October 1991 Condition: Used – Very Good About the authors Czerniawski and Adam Czerniawski More about this book
