Annette Gendler

Annette Gendler is a writer and photographer who focuses on the themes of history, culture, and identity. She was born in New Jersey and has lived in various parts of the United States and Europe, which has influenced her work significantly. Annette's writing often explores the complexities of relationships and the impact of the past on the present.

Her memoir 'Jumping Over Shadows' details her own cross-cultural love story and the challenges of marrying into a Jewish family as a German woman, reflecting on Germany's fraught history with Jews. The book interweaves her personal story with the history of her family during the Holocaust, providing a poignant look at the shadows cast by history on personal relationships and identity.

Annette Gendler has been a writer-in-residence at the Hemingway Birthplace Home in Oak Park, Illinois, and her work has appeared in various publications, including the Wall Street Journal, Tablet Magazine, and Bella Grace. She also teaches writing and has conducted workshops that help others tell their own stories effectively.

Books

Jumping Over Shadows: A Memoir