KNYGA Rachel Cockerell Melting Point: Family, Memory and the Search for a Promised Land, LONGLISTED FOR THE 2024 BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION

Discover the compelling narrative of Melting Point: Family, Memory and the Search for a Promised Land by Rachel Cockerell, a thought-provoking family memoir that has been longlisted for the prestigious 2024 Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction. Set to be published in 2025, this 416-page book takes you on a journey back in time to a pivotal moment in history when 10,000 Russian Jews, led by Cockerell's great-grandfather, made their way to Galveston, Texas. This genre-bending work is perfect for fans of renowned authors Philippe Sands and Edmund de Waal, intertwining personal and collective memory to explore themes of identity, belonging, and the search for a promised land. Join Rachel Cockerell as she uncovers her family's past and sheds light on a forgotten chapter of history.