Johan Hegeman

Forgetfulness

Fiction

“This novel uses a unique family story to describe strong social tensions in Christian communities and to show how moral conflicts play out in real life. It immerses the reader in the drama of confronting the Nazis during World War II and how that even affected Dutch immigrants and their children in their later years. It also explores the experiential struggle with guilt in an authentic way. The novel complements the historical accounts of trauma caused by antisemitism. It’s an excellent guide to understanding how antisemites assault human integrity and how that impacts future generations.”