Ethel Liebman Wiesinger – An Adventurous 20th Century Life
January 28, 2023, 11:00 a.m.
Born into a Jewish family in German-speaking Czernowitz, then a part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Ethel Liebman Wiesinger (1890-1984) was an extraordinary woman. Margot coedited her mother’s personal account and introduced her life in the book, From Czernowitz to China and Beyond (2020).
My German Mother’s Story
Born in Guangzhou (Canton), China, Dr. Alex Feng is the son of Elizabeth Bruckman and Wei Ren Feng. His parents met in Berlin when his father was studying for his doctorate in International Law and then changed to Philosophy.
Elizabeth was the oldest of two daughters and met Wei Ren after she earned a degree in business administration and was working. The unique relationship between this German woman and a Chinese man in the 1940s created a nurturing and provocative environment for their son.
Dr. Feng talks about the life and accomplishments of his Mother and shares his perspective on this interesting couple and family.