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How does family history spur someone to
literature? And what happens when that history coincides with some of the 20th
century’s most dramatic and painful events?
David Baddiel’s latest novel, The
Secret Purposes, is based on the life of his German
refugee grandfather. In Jacob’s Gift,
Jonathan Freedland explores the identity he is passing on to his young son.
Anne Karpf’s memoir, The War After, looks
at the ways her life has been affected by her survivor parents. Together with
Jonny Geller, they discuss the role of memory and history in their lives and
work.
David Baddiel is a comedian, novelist and
critic.
Jonathan Freedland is an award-winning
journalist and broadcaster.
Anne Karpf is a broadcaster, journalist and
writer.
Jonny Geller is a literary agent and
managing director at the Curtis Brown agency.
IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE LONDON JEWISH
CULTURAL CENTRE (LJCC)
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