Jewish Book Festival: Shalama: My 96 Seasons in China by Jean Hoffman Lewanda

Born in 1928 in Harbin, China, Shalama’s life reflects the remarkable migration of Jewish refugees from Europe to Harbin, then Shanghai, and finally the United States. Her story, told by her daughter, captures resilience amid upheaval—from escaping pogroms and Japanese occupation to rebuilding a new life abroad.