Words that weave worlds
My journey as an author
Alan Gurwitz was born in a displaced persons camp in postwar Germany and raised in Brooklyn. His early life was shaped by the lingering aftermath of World War II and the stories—spoken and unspoken—that surrounded those who survived it.
His writing is rooted in history, memory, and the moral questions that follow trauma. He is drawn to characters living between identities, carrying secrets, and trying to build ordinary lives under extraordinary emotional weight.
My published works
Who Is Anna Weiss?
Historical Novel
Who Is Anna Weiss? is a historical novel set in the years following World War II. It follows a young woman who arrives in Brooklyn carrying a name that may not be her own—and a past she cannot confront.
As she attempts to build a new life, fragments of memory surface and quiet suspicions begin to form. The novel explores identity, survival, and the moral weight of secrecy in the aftermath of catastrophe, set against the backdrop of postwar Jewish life.
Available soon in paperback on Amazon.
The first novel
Who Is Anna Weiss?
Historical Novel
Who Is Anna Weiss? is Alan Gurwitz’s first novel. Set in the years following World War II, it tells the story of a young woman who arrives in Brooklyn carrying a name that may not be her own—and a past she cannot confront.
As Anna attempts to build a new life, fragments of memory surface and subtle suspicions begin to form around her. The line between survival and truth grows increasingly fragile, forcing her to live between who she claims to be and who she may once have been.
Rooted in postwar Jewish history, the novel explores identity, displacement, and the quiet moral weight of secrecy. Who Is Anna Weiss? is a story about what comes after survival—when the war is over, but its shadow remains.
Available in paperback on Amazon.
An enthralling tale of mystery and discovery, set in a world waiting to be explored.
Essays & articles
Alan Gurwitz’s essays and articles explore themes of memory, identity, history, and everyday life. His nonfiction work reflects the same attention to voice and emotional nuance found in his fiction.
Insights from my desk
Reflections on writing, memory, history, and the quiet moments that shape a story. These entries offer glimpses into the thoughts, questions, and observations that emerge during the writing process.
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