Chaja

by Jan Schwartz

Chaja Goldstein was a cabaret star in Berlin and Amsterdam during the 1930s. Although she was a non-observant Jew, she performed throughout the world, as the Yiddish Mime. Her art, though culturally Jewish, was meant to portray a sense of The Other, the outsider, a topic that touched the hearts of her fans as intolerance spread throughout Europe. Her life was filled with color, glitter, passion, and romance, but her work meant everything to her. At first, all that mattered was to be a star, but then, after Hitler took over Germany, her mimes became a vehicle to personally communicate with her audience. In 1942, her talent provided the only way for her to stay alive.

279 pages, Paperback

Published March 12, 2019

About the author

Dr. Jan Schwartz brings enthusiasm and a wealth of experience in forensic behavioral science to all of her projects. Noted as "one of those who show high promise of significant contribution to society and progress," "Last Summer with Oscar," an International Bestseller on Amazon.com, is her first book. Heartfelt thanks to all who made this happen!

The how-to-do-it "Last Summer with Oscar Workbook" was published in December 2012. Two new books are on the horizon...Be watching for "Anywhere Town, Everywhere County USA: How to Detect the White-Collar Criminal," and "How to tap into your creative genius?"

I am so grateful for your interest! For more information, please see www.LastSummerwithOscar.com.