In this book, Herman de Vries (1961), grandson of Levie de Vries (1904-1944), describes his own search. On August 31, 1943, Levie was deported from Westerbork to Poland. Now the silence about the history is broken.
In this book, Herman de Vries (1961), grandson of Levie de Vries
(1904-1944), describes his own search.
On August 31, 1943, Levie was deported from Westerbork to Poland.
Now the silence about the history is broken. Herman's search resulted
in a few jigsaw pieces, forming an image of a family severely hit by the
events of 1940-1945.
Herman Frederic de Vries is married and father of five children.
He is a minister in the Protestant Congregation of Dokkum-Aalsum-
Wetsens, the Netherlands.
This book also describes the struggle Herman experiences with his
Jewish descent and his Christian identity. Balance is virtually impossible.
And yet, the book has a hopeful ending. There is trust and hope, because
there is love and life.
