Jonathan Safran Foer, a Jewish-American writer, is on a quest to uncover the story behind a photograph of his grandfather during World War II. The photograph shows his grandfather, Safran Foer, with a young woman named Augustine, and is tied to a pendant he stole from his grandfather's deathbed. Jonathan's journey takes him to a now non-existent town called Trachimbrod, which was razed by the Nazis, and he is aided by a dysfunctional family-run tour company, Heritage Tours.
Everything Is Illuminated
A courageous woman risks everything to save a young man's grandfather during World War II, leading to a thrilling journey of discovery for the young man as he uncovers his grandfather's hidden past.
