Tom Stoppard’s Secret—And Mine
The Atlantic Ideas • 1/25/2026 – 1/26/2026
Summary
The author reflects on their upbringing and the revelation of their family's connection to the Holocaust, paralleling the experiences of playwright Tom Stoppard. This personal narrative explores themes of identity and hidden history, as noted in The Atlantic Ideas.
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