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Christine a Life in Germany After Wwii (1945-1948): A Novel
Christine a Life in Germany After Wwii (1945-1948): A Novel
Christine a Life in Germany After Wwii (1945-1948): A Novel
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Christine a Life in Germany After Wwii (1945-1948): A Novel

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April 1945. American troops arrive in a small town in central Germany. The war is over. The German people enjoy a new beginning, but not for long. In July 1945 that area is turned over to the Soviets. Germany is divided into four zones. The Soviet Zone is gradually turned into a Communist state, closing all borders, cutting the people off from the non-Communist world. Christine, 16, yearns for freedom but can she leave her family behind? She tries, in several dramatic attempts, to escape to the free west. Her life is filled with fear. She finally succeeds in reaching the free west.

This story is rich in detail of the post-WW II life in the Soviet Zone, wth flashbacks into the Nazi past, as experienced by a young girl.

This story is based on the life of the author.

Germany was reunited in November 1989 and Christine finally saw her family again.

LanguageEnglish
PublisherAuthorHouse
Release dateAug 25, 2011
ISBN9781463432485
Christine a Life in Germany After Wwii (1945-1948): A Novel
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Johanna Willner

Johanna Willner has written short stories, essays, and poems. She has worked as a translator, interpreter, foreign language consultant and instructor. She is now working on her second book about Christine's Life in Freedom. www.christinenovel.com

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    This book was a remarkable account of what it was like after the war. To live through what must have been frightening is astonishing. We take so much for granted nowadays. I'm glad Christine found freedom!

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