Contemplating the American Myth Through Personal History
By
benwerd
Kettled twice. Extra chewy, extra trustworthy.
Summary
The article reflects on the personal experiences of the author's family, particularly their grandmother's suffering in a concentration camp, prompting a contemplation on the belief in the American myth.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledMy father’s first memories are of a concentration camp.
I grew up hearing the stories, and hearing my grandmother’s screams at the hands of the nightmares she faced every single night.
I am able to exist because she secretly gathered
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