In Memoriam: A Novel of the Terran Diaspora - Hardcoverby Fred Lerner (Author) David Bernstein is a 17 year old member of the Remnant of Terra, the descendants of the 2,000 people who survived the Cataclysm that destroyed human life on Earth. The Remnant were rescued by the Wyneri, and now live among them. The species live together, but remain apart. The Remnant devote themselves to preserving the cultural heritage of Terra, while ignoring their hosts. David, however, is fascinated by them. Xenophobia and