East West Street

Winner of the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction, this thought-provoking audiobook by Philippe Sands weaves together a compelling blend of history, personal family story, and legal intrigue. As Sands explores the origins of international law and his own family history, he uncovers interconnected stories from the Nuremberg Trials, the lives of notable prosecutors, and his own ancestral connections to WWII-era Lviv and Vienna. With meticulous research and deep emotional insight, the narrative examines how memories of past crimes and guilt shape present identities and understandings. It is a profound reflection on justice, memory, and the lingering effects of history across generations.