Flower of Vlora: Growing up Jewish in Communist Albania

Author:   Anna Kohen
Publisher:   Amsterdam Publishers
ISBN:  

9789493276246


Pages:   230
Publication Date:   06 September 2022
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   Anna Kohen
Publisher:   Amsterdam Publishers
Imprint:   Amsterdam Publishers
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.340kg
ISBN:  

9789493276246


ISBN 10:   9493276244
Pages:   230
Publication Date:   06 September 2022
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Preface Introduction My Ancient City 1 Food Lines 7 The Family Business 9 From Greece to Albania 14 Muslim Saviors 20 All in the Family 24 Family Traditions 31 Family Life 34 School or Shidduch 39 Our Exit from Albania 46 Social Life in Athens 59 Coming To America 64 In Pursuit of the American Dream 69 A New Chapter in Our Lives 81 Dr. Linkow's Troubles 86 A Return to Albania 89 The Forgotten Jews of Albania 98 Finding My Voice 102 The Singing Dentist 107 Family Heirlooms 109 Very Albanian and Very Jewish 111 A Dental Feminist 118 Motrat Qiriazi 122 2013, Retirement 133 Besa, the Moral Code, as a Lesson for Humanity 148 A Retrospective Look at Life 155 In Closing, Some Advice 158 About the Author 163 Acknowledgments 167 Photos 169 Amsterdam Publishers Holocaust Library 189

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"""...a life lesson on the merits of living according to your principles, of generously giving back when you can, and of truly caring and loving unconditionally."" -Zanet Battinou, Director, The Jewish Museum of Greece ""... an inspirational text filled with practical advice for working and living with passion and purpose."" -Felicita Jakoel, President, Israeli Albanian Friendship Society ""...the story of people working together to try and make the world a better place."" -Dr. Petrit Zorba, Director of the Albanian-Israel Friendship Association ""The book is fast-paced and showcases a truly remarkable family."" -Barbara Gilford, Author, Heart Songs: A Holocaust Memoir ""I recommend this excellent book to anyone who wants to know the story of how the Albanian people saved the Jews during the Holocaust."" -Dr. Shaban Sinani, Author, Albanians and Jews: The Protection and Salvation"


...a life lesson on the merits of living according to your principles, of generously giving back when you can, and of truly caring and loving unconditionally. -Zanet Battinou, Director, The Jewish Museum of Greece ... an inspirational text filled with practical advice for working and living with passion and purpose. -Felicita Jakoel, President, Israeli Albanian Friendship Society ...the story of people working together to try and make the world a better place. -Dr. Petrit Zorba, Director of the Albanian-Israel Friendship Association The book is fast-paced and showcases a truly remarkable family. -Barbara Gilford, Author, Heart Songs: A Holocaust Memoir I recommend this excellent book to anyone who wants to know the story of how the Albanian people saved the Jews during the Holocaust. -Dr. Shaban Sinani, Author, Albanians and Jews: The Protection and Salvation


Author Information

Dr. Anna Kohen was born in Vlora, Albania, and left in 1966 with seven of her family members and moved to Greece where she completed Dental School and earned a dental degree. In 1991, and with the help of several Jewish organisations, she brought 37 of her Albanian relatives to the United States. That same year she was invited to Albania to celebrate the founding of the Albanian-Israeli society and was appointed Honorary Member. In 2004, the President of the Albanian Republic awarded her the medal for special Civil Merits for Valuable contributions in helping Albanians during the Kosovar humanitarian crisis. Dr. Kohen has served the Albanian community for over 30 years as President of the Albania American Women's Organization.

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