Inheritance
Love, Loss, and the Legacy of the Holocaust
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Pub Date Mar 10 2026 | Archive Date Feb 16 2026
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Description
2026 Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY) Silver Medal in the Autobiography/Memoir II (Coming of Age/Family Legacy) category.
After his mother’s death, Charlie Scheidt discovered a trove of historic documents that set him on a decade-long journey to uncover his family’s hidden past during the Holocaust. Joined by Kat Rohrer, the granddaughter of a Nazi officer, Scheidt embarked on a quest to trace his family’s harrowing efforts to escape from Nazi-occupied Europe. As they investigated, they uncovered stories of survival and loss. Their journey takes them across generations and continents, revealing a legacy of love, loss, and resilience. Grappling with questions about the long-lasting effects of inherited trauma, the book asks whether it is possible to break free of a familial cycle. This memoir, rooted in his family’s escape and the lasting trauma that followed, is a powerful reflection on history’s enduring scars, the importance of remembrance, and healing across generations.
Advance Praise
“Inheritance is a heartfelt, urgent message about how the atrocities of the past continue to reverberate in the present. Scheidt turns a family history into more than dots on a map; from the haunting shrine to a lost cousin to a grandfather's grave, this memoir is both a warning and a message of hope."—Alexi Zentner, author of Copperhead: A Novel
“Inheritance gives a human face to the story of seeking refuge from violence. As the world faces the largest crisis of forced displacement in its history, this book should be required reading. It reminds the reader that every refugee, past and present, is only seeking what we all deserve: love, safety, and a life free from persecution.”—Kerry Whigham, author of Resonant Violence: Affect, Memory, and Activism in Post-Genocide Societies
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781978846746 |
| PRICE | $29.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 252 |