THE HOUSE OF HIDDEN MEANINGS: A Memoir Paperback

In The House of Hidden Meanings: A Memoir, Ruud Hisgen offers a poignant and introspective account of his life growing up in a family shaped by his father's hidden past as a Nazi collaborator during World War II and his mother's subsequent silence and emotional unavailability. Through vivid recollections and a courageous exploration of inherited trauma, Hisgen delves into the complex layers of his family's history, grappling with the weight of unspoken truths, the lingering impact of war, and his own journey towards understanding, forgiveness, and ultimately, finding his own identity amidst the shadows of the past in post-war Netherlands.