Description
In the aftermath of unimaginable loss, a young boy named Jakob Beer emerges from the ruins of war-torn Poland, a sole survivor of a brutal massacre. Rescued by a compassionate geologist, Jakob embarks on a journey across continents, grappling with the profound trauma of the Holocaust and the ghosts of his past. Michaels masterfully traces Jakob's transformation from a child haunted by unspeakable horrors into an artist who finds solace and meaning in creation. This novel is a testament to the enduring power of memory, the resilience of the human spirit, and the redemptive potential of art, all rendered in Michaels' signature, breathtaking prose.
Available Editions
paperback
Bloomsbury
Published May 26, 1998
304 pages
ISBN: 9780679776598
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Details
First Published
1996
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Fugitive Pieces by Anne Michaels.