The Foàs and the Erreras: Piero's story

This work reconstructs the intertwined histories of two Italian Jewish families, the Foàs and the Erreras, through meticulous analysis of heirlooms, letters, photographs, official records, and family recollections. It traces their lineage from the 16th-century Hebrew press of Tobia Foà in Sabbioneta to modern Italy, capturing pivotal moments such as Fascism, the racial laws, war, persecution, and emigration. Central to the narrative is the author's own journey, offering a candid account of his transition from privileged Italian childhood to a distinguished career in medical research in the U.S., marked by contributions like the discovery of glucagon counterregulation and fetal electrocardiogram history. The study serves as an act of preservation, resurrecting objects and documents while reflecting on achievement and loss with humor and affection.

Foa, P. P. (2026). The Foàs and the Erreras: Piero's story (R. Katz, Ed.). Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/ZENODO.22211434