Description
A Holocaust survivor named Daniel Stein rebuilds his life in the aftermath of unimaginable loss, only to find that survival is not the end of the story but the beginning of a spiritual reckoning. After converting to Catholicism, he enters a path of devotion that leads him into the demanding, often hidden work of faith—where language, conscience, and compassion become forms of interpretation. Inspired by the true experience of Carmelite monk Oswald Rufeisen, this novel traces Daniel’s transformation with quiet intensity, exploring how belief can coexist with trauma and how identity is reshaped through service to others. With Ludmila Ulitskaya’s signature blend of psychological depth and humane storytelling, the book illuminates themes of memory, moral courage, and the search for meaning when history has left no easy answers.
Available Editions
paperback
Harry N. Abrams
Published Mar 31, 2011
405 pages
ISBN: 9781590203200
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Details
First Published
2006
Language
eng
Translation
From: rus
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Daniel Stein, Interpreter by Ludmila Ulitskaya.