Slow Fire: Jewish Notes from Berlin

Set in Berlin during the 1980s, "Slow Fire" is a memoir by Susan Neiman that explores her experiences as a young philosophy student amid the divided city and the lingering tensions of the Cold War. Through vivid anecdotes involving art, conversations, and personal reflections, Neiman offers a nuanced depiction of life behind the Iron Curtain, capturing moments of vulnerability, humor, and cultural observation. The book also provides insight into her own Jewish background and her developing philosophical outlook, all woven into the vibrant and complex backdrop of wartime Berlin.