About this Event
The program will also feature Evelyn Konrad, Cardozo alumna and Holocaust survivor, who will join the conversation and share her personal reflections.
In this captivating and deeply personal work, Hand sets out to uncover her family’s long-hidden history during the Holocaust while pursuing Austrian citizenship. As Austria opens the door to restored citizenship for descendants of those victimized by the Nazi and Austrofascist regimes, Anne digs through fragments of family stories and documents to trace her Austrian and Czechoslovakian roots. Through her search, she pieces together the story her ancestors withheld from their children after World War II, while reflecting on identity, migration, and heritage.
This bestselling memoir stands out as a unique and contemporary story, offering a fresh perspective on historical reparations and the ongoing quest for identity in a rapidly changing world. Join us for a conversation with the author and a book signing to follow.
Author Biography
Anne Hand was born in 1985 in New York. Her grandmother was a librarian, and she grew up attached to the power of the written word. Her love of books and the worlds they transported her to have always fueled her desire to make change in the world. Anne has spent her career blending research, policy, and practice to create social impact across the Americas and beyond. She is a recognized expert in global education and development, publishing on topics related to technology and social impact. She holds a BSc. from McGill University and an Ed.M. from Harvard University. Austrian Again is her first book.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, 55 5th Avenue, New York, United States
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