Prelude to Catastrophe

The book delves into the complex relationship between Franklin Roosevelt and the influential Jewish community that admired him, exploring the paradox of their prominence amid the Holocaust. It raises critical questions about the inaction of both Roosevelt and American Jews during a time of immense tragedy, focusing on a select group of Jewish individuals closely connected to the president. Through this examination, the author seeks to uncover the dynamics that contributed to the lack of effective response to the genocide of six million European Jews.