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S5 E6: Family Discovers That Nazi Grandfather Aided French Villagers

S5 E6: Family Discovers That Nazi Grandfather Aided French Villagers

FromConstant Wonder


S5 E6: Family Discovers That Nazi Grandfather Aided French Villagers

FromConstant Wonder

ratings:
Length:
54 minutes
Released:
Aug 9, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Karl Gönner was a Nazi, and his family didn't ask a lot of questions about that time in his life. But after his death, they came to find out, in a most unexpected way, that he'd protected villagers in occupied France against abuse by the Nazi regime. In this episode of Constant Wonder, a family discovers that their history is more inspiring than they'd ever suspected.

Guest: Burkhard Bilger, author of "Fatherland: A Memoir of War, Conscience, and Family Secrets" and staff writer at "The New Yorker"
Released:
Aug 9, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Stay in tune with our phenomenal world. Join Marcus Smith for explorations of hidden marvels in nature, forgotten heroes of history, and life stories that both humble and inspire. Constant Wonder is a production of BYUradio.