Daniel Finkelstein
Daniel Finkelstein is a British journalist and politician. He is known for his work as a columnist and associate editor at The Times. Finkelstein has also been involved in politics as a member of the Conservative Party and has served as an adviser to several political leaders.
Books
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1. Hitler, Stalin, Mum And Dad
A Family Memoir of Miraculous Survival
In this poignant memoir, the author delves into the harrowing yet resilient stories of his parents and grandparents, who survived the brutal regimes of Hitler and Stalin. Through a tapestry of personal anecdotes and historical context, the narrative explores the profound impact of totalitarianism on individual lives, highlighting the strength and courage required to endure such oppressive times. The book offers a deeply personal perspective on the broader historical events of the 20th century, weaving together themes of survival, identity, and the enduring power of family bonds.
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2. Two Roads Home
My Life, the Middle East and a Country Called Israel
Hitler, Stalin, Mum and Dad: A Family Memoir of Miraculous Survival is a memoir by Daniel Finkelstein. It was first published in June 2023 in the United Kingdom by William Collins, and as Two Roads Home: Hitler, Stalin, and the Miraculous Survival of My Family by Doubleday in the United States in September 2023. It is an account of his Jewish parents' persecution during the Second World War, how his mother survived Hitler's death camps and his father endured slave labour and starvation in Stalin's Siberian Gulag. Finkelstein is a British journalist and politician. He is a political columnist and former executive editor of The Times in London, and was made a member of the House of Lords in August 2013. Hitler, Stalin, Mum and Dad was the 2023 winner of the British literary magazine, Slightly Foxed's "Best First Biography Prize", a finalist in the 2023 National Jewish Book Awards, and was shortlisted for the 2024 Orwell Prize for Political Writing. The memoir was selected by several publications as one of their best books of 2023, including the Financial Times, The Spectator and The Economist.
