Surviving the Holocaust Through Story | Michael Newman on Between These Walls | Bold Book Podcast

Bold Book with Dr. Denise Nicholson welcomes author Michael Newman for a powerful and deeply moving conversation about his historical novel, Between These Walls.Inspired by real family history and lived experience, Michael shares how his father’s survival of the Nazi concentration camp Mauthausen, his Jewish family roots in Hungary, and his own travels through Berlin, Israel, and World War II battle sites shaped the emotional core of his novel. Between These Walls weaves together the stories of three families and a U.S. Army Medical Corps colonel whose moral courage leads to the rescue of a baby from an SS staff car—an act that echoes across generations.In this episode, Michael and Dr. Denise explore the emotional weight of visiting historical sites, the responsibility of remembering the Holocaust, and the importance of translating lived history into meaningful storytelling. Together, they unpack the novel’s central themes of identity, justice, moral courage, and the responsibility to stand up for what is right—especially in times of social and political tension.Michael also discusses the character Daniel and how his journey mirrors his father’s wartime experiences, highlighting the power of honoring the past while choosing integrity and compassion in the present. The conversation connects history to modern times, reminding listeners why moral clarity, conscience, and hope are essential to preventing the repetition of past atrocities.The episode closes with reflections on the book’s impact on Holocaust survivors, Michael’s hopes for future generations, and his plans for upcoming works, including a sequel titled Daughter’s Vengeance. Michael also shares where listeners can find Between These Walls and his vision for bringing the story to the screen.This episode is a must-listen for readers of historical fiction, history enthusiasts, and anyone who believes in the power of storytelling to preserve memory, inspire courage, and create change.📖 Between These Walls is available on Amazon, Goodreads, Barnes & Noble, and Indigo (Canada).