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Family she never knew is the heart of this moving interview, as Betsy Wurzel speaks with author Anne Hand about the discoveries that shaped her debut book, Austrian Again: Reclaiming a Lost Legacy. Anne explains how uncovering hidden family stories transformed her understanding of identity, ancestry, and belonging.
Anne discusses how her grandfather Max left Vienna as a teenager and how her research uncovered stunning truths about her relatives, including one who was placed on one of the earliest deportation trains bound for a concentration camp in Poland. Learning about the family she never knew changed her perspective on her family’s past and the legacy carried across generations.
Betsy and Anne talk about the importance of preserving family stories, how secrets shape identity, and why reconnecting with our roots can bring emotional clarity. Exploring the family she never knew gave Anne a deeper sense of connection, healing, and purpose as she pieced together missing parts of her heritage.
Anne also describes the seven-month process of obtaining Austrian citizenship offered to descendants of victims of fascist regimes. This journey helped her honor the family she never knew and reconnect with the history that shaped her family’s resilience.
About the Author:
Anne Hand holds a Bachelor of Science degree from McGill University and a Master of Education degree from Harvard University. She has built a career blending research, policy, and practice to create social impact across the Americas. A recognized expert in global education and development, Anne has frequently published on topics related to technology and society.
Anne shares how warmly her book has been received, how deeply it resonates with readers, and what inspired the title and cover design. Betsy highly recommends this inspiring and deeply touching book for individuals, book clubs, and anyone interested in exploring the family she never knew within their own lineage.
✨ Anne is available to join book clubs via Zoom.
PWTRN and Betsy thank Anne Hand for sharing her powerful story and Lissa Warren PR for arranging the interview.
Connect with Anne Hand:
X: https://x.com/anne_hand
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annehand
Book on Amazon – Purchase Here
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