
The Book Club: Joe Dunthorne
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Tracing Family Ties
This chapter examines a family's migration from Turkey to Scotland and then to America following a war, revealing the complexities of a marriage aimed at convenience. Personal anecdotes shed light on the moral dilemmas faced by the family, particularly relating to past associations with a chemical weapons factory and the scrutiny they endured. Additionally, a visit to the Jewish Museum in Berlin uncovers the challenges of uncovering family history, while personal struggles with mental health and identity highlight the emotional legacies of their German heritage.
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