Two books look back on family histories and secrets
Two books look back on family histories and secrets  
Podcast: NPR's Book of the Day
Published On: Fri May 19 2023
Description: Today's episode is about untangling and understanding untold family stories. First, Burkhard Bilger speaks with NPR's Scott Simon about his memoir, Fatherland, which explores his grandfather's role in the Nazi party in Europe. Then, Aaron Hamburger tells NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer about his novel Hotel Cuba, inspired by his grandmother's immigration story from Russia to Cuba on her quest to get to the US.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy