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Waltraud: A True Story of Growing Up in Nazi Germany
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Hitler's lust for power made Germany despised by the world and turned it into heaps of rubble-and it almost broke her, too. But Waltraud's very name means strength. Through true grit, determination, and courage, she resists the Nazis in big and small ways, bravely keeping a secret that could have her and others sent to their deaths. The war finally ends, leaving Germany with inconceivable scars, and Waltraud with inner wounds that may never heal. She finds love and is hopeful for a better future, but not before she must embark on yet another harrowing journey that could cost her her life. An engaging and evocative novel, Waltraud: A True Story of Growing Up in Nazi Germany, appeals to those who enjoy rich, World War II historical fiction based on true stories. It is told from the main character's point of view and captures in vivid detail what life was like in Germany during the war... the indoctrination, fears, hunger, and heart-wrenching horrors. Author's Note:
As a first generation American, the author grew up hearing her mother's first-hand accounts about coming of age under the Nazi regime. Through the years, Tammy recorded her mother's remarkable life experiences, even taking several trips with her to Germany to walk the cobblestone streets where recollections were shared in their actual settings. In-depth research combined with her mother, Waltraud's, vivid memories allowed the author to weave her story into a compelling narrative, making this WW2 novel both historically accurate and incredibly moving. It spans from 1937 to post-war Germany and Waltraud's eventual immigration to the United States through Ellis Island.
Hitler's lust for power made Germany despised by the world and turned it into heaps of rubble-and it almost broke her, too. But Waltraud's very name means strength. Through true grit, determination, and courage, she resists the Nazis in big and small ways, bravely keeping a secret that could have her and others sent to their deaths. The war finally ends, leaving Germany with inconceivable scars, and Waltraud with inner wounds that may never heal. She finds love and is hopeful for a better future, but not before she must embark on yet another harrowing journey that could cost her her life. An engaging and evocative novel, Waltraud: A True Story of Growing Up in Nazi Germany, appeals to those who enjoy rich, World War II historical fiction based on true stories. It is told from the main character's point of view and captures in vivid detail what life was like in Germany during the war... the indoctrination, fears, hunger, and heart-wrenching horrors. Author's Note:
As a first generation American, the author grew up hearing her mother's first-hand accounts about coming of age under the Nazi regime. Through the years, Tammy recorded her mother's remarkable life experiences, even taking several trips with her to Germany to walk the cobblestone streets where recollections were shared in their actual settings. In-depth research combined with her mother, Waltraud's, vivid memories allowed the author to weave her story into a compelling narrative, making this WW2 novel both historically accurate and incredibly moving. It spans from 1937 to post-war Germany and Waltraud's eventual immigration to the United States through Ellis Island.
Paperback
$14.99