Moving among generations of a
German-Jewish-American family, Red Anemones is a poignant exploration of the
intricate bonds, untold secrets, and unspoken legacies our ancestors bestow
upon us.
Moving among generations of a German-Jewish-American family, "Red Anemones" is a poignant exploration of the intricate bonds, untold secrets, and unspoken legacies our ancestors bestow upon us.
Natalie Barlow's journey of self-discovery begins when her estranged mother's sudden death releases a storm of unrevealed family secrets reaching back to pre-WWI Germany.
As Natalie navigates the complexities of
her newly discovered Jewish identity and her ancestral heritage, she comes
face-to-face with the early 20th-century German immigrant experience, which
included strong anti-German sentiment and deep antisemitism that prevailed
across America.
Through diaries and letters her mother
saved, Natalie learns of the personal costs this ugly reality extracted from
generations of her own family. Ultimately, she must confront the question of
her own identity.
Like Israel's red anemones carpeting the
western Negev and Dvira Forest of the Judean foothills year after year, Natalie
is determined, no matter the personal costs, to find the courage, resiliency,
and passion to embrace the changes that bring new beginnings. Inspired by a
true story.
Praise for Red Anemones:
“"Red Anemones" by Paula Dáil weaves a powerful narrative inspired by a gripping true story, infusing the text with authenticity and emotional resonance. This book is an absolute must-read for fans of the genre, as it expertly blends enthralling storytelling with fully realised characters and a rich plot.”
~ Yarde Book Promotion, Editorial 5* Review
“Poignant, disturbing, and historically and dramatically riveting.”
~ Kirkus Reviews
“As I read, I found myself utterly taken by Dáil’s writing. Her prose has rhythm and patience, tight, deliberate, and quietly powerful. She writes with tenderness but never sentimentality, allowing emotion to rise naturally from her characters’ choices. I could almost feel the weight of Nathalie’s conflict between family duty and self-determination, between love and freedom. The language is lived-in, grounded, and full of quiet heat.”
~ Literary Titan, 5* Review
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A native Californian, Paula Dáil is an emerita research professor of social welfare and public policy and award-winning author. Widely published in the social sciences, she has also been recognized for her non-fiction and fiction writing, both under her own name and her pen name, Avery Michael.
She is the recipient of first or second place Readers Favorite, Reader’s Choice, Independent Publisher, Bookfest and Literary Titan awards, a Booklist Starred Review and several other five-star reviews, including Goodreads, The Book Commentary, and Independent Book Review. Two of her books received the Non-fiction Book of the Year Award from the Council for Wisconsin Writers. She holds a PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and lives with her husband and dog in the Great Lakes Region of the Upper Midwest.
Author Links:
Website: www.paula-dail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pauladailbooks
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Paula-W.-Dail/author/B005W7EZ34
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/737907.Paula_Dail
