"One Person's Loss brings the reader into the lives of compelling and fully realized characters who, while fortunate enough to have escaped Nazi Europe "in time," must grapple with unimaginable losses while also navigating the immigrant experience. In Ann S. Epstein's thoughtfully rendered narrative, we share a family's journey through universal questions and dilemmas. What do we owe ourselves, each other, our lost loved ones, and our children? When "Forgetting is how you move forward" from trauma, how do we honor the imperative to "Never forget?" How does one learn to feel secure in a new land after their old roots were destroyed? One Person's Loss is a deeply moving and satisfying read." Joy Wolfe Ensor, Co-editor, The Ones Who Remember: Second-Generation Voices of the Holocaust

"Loss is a wrenching emotion, yet, at the hand of the skilled novelist Ann S, Epstein, the haunting emptiness of a move from the central couple's native land, a miscarriage, the dashed hopes of an adoption, the deaths of dearest relatives, and the disappearance of a brother during a brutal war become rich echoes of sensibility and passion. Through Epstein's deep understanding of human experience, her unforgettable characters conquer their excruciating challenges and build a meaningful life together with persistence, grace, and enduring love. Epstein, a master at integrating history and fiction, once again brings a bygone era, pre- and post-World War II, to life." Janet Gilsdorf, author of Fever

"As the Holocaust bears down on young newlyweds Petra and Erich Wedler, author Ann S. Epstein deftly guides us through their early clashes, their tragic family losses, and their escape to America. Written in rich and compelling detail, One Person's Loss resonates with the power of the human spirit to rise above historic tragedy." Maureen Aitken, author of The Patron Saint of Lost Girls