A Unique Perspective on Surviving World War II Waltraud — A True Story of Growing Up in Nazi Germany is a historical World War II novel sharing the often untold perspective of an ordinary German girl named Waltraud who struggles to come to grips with the oppressive Nazi regime and the horrors of war. The events and main characters are true, as told to the author, Tammy Borden. She crafted her mother's memories into a compelling narrative combined with in-depth research, making it both historically accurate and incredibly moving, spanning from 1937 to post-war Germany. Grow up with Waltraud as she transitions from the innocence of childhood into the harsh realities of war and beyond. As a first generation American, the author documented and recorded her mother's extraordinary life experiences over the course of a decade, even taking several trips to Germany to walk the cobblestone streets where her mother shared stories in their actual settings. The cover image shows Waltraud as a teenager, and additional photos are included. Waltraud (circa 1934) Waltraud & Siblings (circa 1941) Author, Tammy Borden & Waltraud, her mother
✔ Author(s): Tammy A. Borden
✔ Title: Waltraud: A True Story of Growing Up in Nazi Germany
✔ Rating : 4.9 out of 5 base on (127 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: B0C9SP2X9K
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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