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Waltraud: A True Story of Growing Up in Nazi Germany
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ISBN13: 9798392221783
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jul 11 2023
Pages: 398
Weight: 0.82
Height: 0.99 Width: 5.25 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jul 11 2023
Pages: 398
Weight: 0.82
Height: 0.99 Width: 5.25 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
A gripping tale of love, loss, survival and quiet resistance, based on the true story of a German girl turned courageous young woman named Waltraud.
The Nazis tried to break her, but her very name means strength.In Hitler's Germany, loyalty is demanded and dissent is deadly. But for young Waltraud, nothing is more devastating than the day the Nazis steal away her father to fight on the front lines.
War and bombings engulf her homeland. Fear settles into every corner of daily life. Neighbors vanish without explanation. And now, Waltraud faces a terrifying truth. She might be next. That's because she refuses to surrender the values her father instilled in her-or reveal the treasonous secret she's been hiding. Courage and determination cannot spare her from heartbreak and loss. But when forbidden love offers the promise of a new life, Waltraud makes an agonizing choice to confront an enemy even more terrifying than the Nazis-a choice that could cost her everything. Immersive, soul-stirring, unputdownable, Waltraud shines a rare light on World War II from inside Hitler's Germany, and introduces an unsung heroine who refuses to give in to an ideology of hate. Based on true accounts of the real Waltraud, this novel is more than a story of war. It is a testament to resilience, unbreakable love, and the strength of the human spirit.____________________________________ Author Tammy Borden grew up hearing her mother Waltraud's firsthand accounts of coming of age during World War II, even joining her on several trips to Germany to stroll the cobblestone streets where recollections were shared in their actual settings. Through the years, she recorded Waltraud's life experiences, fully intent on writing a WW2 historical fiction novel based on a true story. She's now woven her mother's real-life stories of resistance and resolve into an eye-opening and unforgettable journey of sacrifice and enduring love. This novel can also be categorized as creative nonfiction or narrative nonfiction, closely depicting actual events and people.
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