Exploring Jewish Identity, The Holocaust, and the Healing Power of Music in Jason Warburg’s Novel ‘Home Was a Dream’

In Episode 51, Jason Warburg delves into the intricacies of his new novel, the third in his Tim Green series, ‘Home Was a Dream’, where themes of Jewish heritage, identity, and the haunting legacy of the Holocaust intertwine with the healing power of music. Jason shares insights into his personal connection to Jewish culture and history, revealing how these influences shaped the characters’ journeys in the novel. Through the lens of characters grappling with their Jewish identity, Jason explores the profound repercussions of the Holocaust on a generation haunted by loss and trauma. Against this backdrop, music emerges as a potent force, offering solace and connection amidst the turmoil. Through an engaging discussion, Jason illuminates the ways in which music serves as a conduit for healing and understanding, weaving together the threads of personal and collective memory in a tale that resonates with emotional depth and resonance.

PLAYLIST

• No Copyright Music/Classic Rock
• Rock is Lit theme music
• [Guitar Instrumental Beat] Sad Rock [Free Use Music] Punch Deck—“I Can’t Stop”
• “Oh Very Young” by Cat Stevens
• “Wiegala” by Ilse Weber
• “Ich wandre durch Theresienstadt Wiegala” by Ilse Weber
• Gorecki Symphony
• “Night Moves” by Bob Seger
• “Make Me Smile” by Chicago
• “Cover Me Up” by Jason Isbell
• “Games People Play” by The Spinners
• “Your Song” by Elton John
• No Copyright Music/Classic Rock
• Rock is Lit theme music

LINKS:

Leave a rating and comment for Rock is Lit on Goodpods: https://goodpods.com/podcasts/rock-is-lit-212451

Leave a rating and comment for Rock is Lit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-is-lit/id1642987350

Rock is Lit Episode 33, Jason Warburg ‘Believe in Me’: https://www.christyalexanderhallberg.com/rockislitpodcast/jasonwarburg

Rock is Lit Episode 40, Jason Warburg ‘Never Break the Chain’: https://www.christyalexanderhallberg.com/rockislitpodcast/jasonwarburganduglyamericanwerewolfinlondonrockpodcast

Jason Warburg’s website: https://www.jasonwarburg.com/

Jason Warburg on Twitter: @JasonWarburg

Jason Warburg on Instagram: @jason_warburg

Christy Alexander Hallberg’s website: www.christyalexanderhallberg.com

Christy Alexander Hallberg on Twitter, Instagram & YouTube: @ChristyHallberg

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