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A Ship in the Harbor:
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About the Book
“Mother and Me recounts a chilling journey during the war.” — Booklist “His story is an engrossing one . . . his lively dialogue brings to life . . . the many people they encounter en route to their eventual escape.” — Publishers Weekly “Julian Padowicz paints a vivid picture of [his] childhood in this fictionalized memoir set in pre-WWII Poland.” — Jewish Book News This is the second volume of a true story about an eight-year-old Jewish boy in World War II, fighting his own personal warĘ while he and his self-absorbed socialite mother flee the Nazis. Having been brought up before the war by a devoted Catholic governess who has virtually converted him to Catholicism to save his immortal soul, Julian is deeply confused about, and resents, his Jewish identity. In this powerful and absorbing sequel to Mother and Me, the boy, Julian, and his mother, Barbara, survive German bombs and Soviet occupation to finally, in February, 1940, escape into Hungary in a daring and dangerous trek over the Carpathian Mountains, having been abandoned by their treacherous guide. Once in Hungary, Barbara is embraced by her large social circle there and her attempts to sell her jewelry lead her to become the mistress of a wealthy Rumanian Count, and to hide in style on his impressive country estate. The Count turns out to be less than honest and Barbara and Julian must return to Budapest where the Nazis still await her. About the AuthorJulian Padowicz holds a degree in English Literature from Colgate University. He has won a Golden Eagle Award for his educational film, “The People Shop,” from the Committee on International Non-Theatrical Events. He lives in Stamford, Connecticut with his wife. |
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