Summary:
The book is a collection of essays that explore the cultural fascination with Jewish tragedy and the ways in which stories of Jewish victimhood are often commodified or romanticized. It critically examines antisemitism, both historical and contemporary, and challenges the reader to confront uncomfortable truths about cultural memory and the treatment of Jews in society.
Key points:
1. Anti-Semitism and Holocaust Misuse: Horn discusses anti-Semitism and the misuse of the Holocaust, noting that living Jews' struggles are often overlooked.
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