Inheritance: Love, Loss, and the Legacy of the Holocaust -- Charlie Scheidt, Hardcover
2026 International Book Award (IBA) for Nonfiction: Narrative. 2026 Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY) Silver Medal in the Autobiography/Memoir II (Coming of Age/Family Legacy) category. After his mother's death, Charlie Scheidt discovered a trove of historic documents that set him on a decade-long journey to uncover his family's hidden past during the Holocaust. Joined by Kat Rohrer, the granddaughter of a Nazi officer, Scheidt embarked on a quest to trace his family's harrowing efforts to escape from Nazi-occupied Europe. As they investigated, they uncovered stories of survival and loss. Their journey takes them across generations and continents, revealing a legacy of love, loss, and resilience. Grappling with questions about the long-lasting effects of inherited trauma, the book asks whether it is possible to break free of a familial cycle. This memoir, rooted in his family's escape and the lasting trauma that followed, is a powerful reflection on history's enduring scars, the importance of remembrance, and healing across generations.
Author: Charlie Scheidt
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Published: 3/10/2026
Pages: 244
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.1 lbs
Size: 9.1" H x 6.2" L x 1" W
ISBN: 9781978846746
