Dear Willy, The True Story of a Life Well Lived

By Claire Ohlsson Geheb

Dear Willy, The True Story of a Life Well Lived tells the story of a German American immigrant and his family that stayed in Germany during the tumultuous years of 1914 to 1947. This social history is told by the ordinary people who experienced WWI, the Wiemar Republic, Hitler's rise, WWII, and the aftermath of WWII in Germany. Willy Geheb, after immigrating to America, carefully saved all the correspondence with his family and asked them to save his letters as well. This compilation of journals and letters brings the reader back in time to share the lives of the Geheb family. They survived through love, faith, and perseverance. Historic commentary has been added to clarify the times in which they were living.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Claire Ohlsson Geheb
• Release date: Aug 30, 2016
• ISBN: 9781370112777

Claire Ohlsson Geheb

Throughout my life I have developed a passion for history, especially social history. As I learned about the important events of the past, I always wanted to know about the ordinary people and wondered what their lives were like. When my husband brought home his father’s old suitcase, filled with letters, we didn’t realize it was really a treasure chest. As the old German letters were translated into English, I was intrigued by the stories that were told. What started as a family project developed into a mission to share these revealing stories with others who have an interest in social history. As I edited and organized the letters, journals and photos, I also added historical comments for clarification. It has been an unexpected journey for me and added another dimension to my life. I believe this book touches people deeply as they feel a connection to their own family's history. Read more at dearwillybook.com