Waltraud: A True Story of Growing Up in Nazi Germany
She's just an ordinary German girl with an extra measure of grit. In a time when defying the Nazis means certain death, she follows her heart and risks it all. Germany 1937. Life in Waltraud's small German village is heartwarmingly simple yet fraught with uncertainty as Nazi ideologies grow ever more radical. Then, war. Her beloved father is forced into Hitler's army and she must cope with the battles raging around her and in her heart as her family is torn apart. Bombings, hunger, and gut-wrenching horrors bring Waltraud to the edge of defeat. But she persists, daringly resisting the Nazis by keeping a treasonous secret. Heartache and family strife remain when the bombs stop falling, but a young man with a dark past holds the promise of a better future. To secure it, she must cross forbidden borders. Can Waltraud leave her haunting past behind and take hold of the life she's dreamed of, or will she lose everything trying? Engaging and evocative, Waltraud: A True Story of Growing Up in Nazi Germany pulls back the curtain on what life was like before, during, and after World War II from a German girl's perspective. If you love inspiring true stories of strength, hope, survival, and the resilience of the human spirit, don't miss this unforgettable read.AUTHOR'S NOTEAuthor, Tammy Borden, grew up hearing her mother, Waltraud's, first-hand accounts of coming of age under Hitler's regime, 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 those extraordinary stories, fully intent on writing a WW2 historical fiction novel based on a true story. She's now woven her mother's story into an eye-opening and deeply moving narrative. Capture a rare glimpse into the harrowing struggles of everyday life during the rise and fall of the Third Reich, and one young woman's incredible journey.
Categories: Short Stories (Fiction)
