“A compelling and gut-wrenching portrait of Germany’s radicalization and the effects of quiet resistance.”
“We know where the Holocaust ended. The Last to Leave helps us understand how it began—how hatred became normalized, how silence allowed it to spread, and why recognizing those warning signs matters for every generation.”
— Holocaust Survivor Walter J. Levy, Social Worker and Educator
“The Last to Leave powerfully captures how antisemitism became gradually ingrained in German society—and why understanding that process remains so important today.”
— Robin Landau, Director of Programming, Voices of Hope
“The Last to Leave is an engaging and compelling read that makes the years leading up to the Holocaust deeply personal. Neuburger brings one Jewish family’s experience to life in a way that is both accessible and moving.”
— David Kroll, Reader
“The Last to Leave does an excellent job of showing and teaching the buildup to the Holocaust—because the Holocaust didn’t ‘just happen.’”
— Arielle Goldberg, High School Social Studies Teacher
“The Last to Leave is a story that will stay with you long after the last page. By telling history through the experiences of his family, the author creates a powerful connection between the past and the generations who need to understand it today.”
— Robin Schreiner, Reader