Woman shares true story of father’s escape from Nazi Germany amid Natl. Author’s Day
JACKSON, Tenn. — As the weather cools, cozy blankets call. What better to pair them with than a good book?
“American Wolf: From Nazi Refugee to American Spy” book cover.
November 1 is National Author’s Day. It is all about recognizing and celebrating authors. Because of them, we have so many books to be thankful for.
It is also a day to celebrate and explore new books and new authors.
We spoke with Audrey Birnbaum, M.D., who recently released a new book titled, “American Wolf: From Nazi Refugee to American Spy.”
It is based on the true story of Birnbaum’s father, Jack Wolf Schwersenz.
Jack Wolf Schwersenz with his daughter Audrey Birnbaum
It follows his family’s nail-biting escape from Nazi Germany to the U.S., and his survival against untold odds.
“It was an escape story, it was an immigration story, and then he had returned to Germany as a spy for the U.S. Army, so it was just kind of a riveting story that I thought I would try my hand at turning it into something readable,” Birnbaum said.
Jack Wolf Schwersenz in his military uniform with his mother Grete
Birnbaum says it’s also a story about identity, and is a resounding testament to the triumph of the human spirit.
Click here for more information on Birnbaum and details on where to find her book.
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