In World War II Germany, many good but frightened people kept quiet in order to survive. Jewish Edith Hahn, The Nazi Officer’s Wife, denies who she is to survive the Holocaust. Edith is saved, not only by her own determination, intelligence and ability to disappear, but also by the kindness of strangers. Furthermore, throughout this memoir, the decency of ordinary people shines through. While one cannot deny the horrific deeds done by cruel and abusive people, that only makes the acts of empathy and kindness shine brighter.
That being said, I think this is the last WWII story for me for a while. Something lighter, please.
Lorie Smith Schaefer 
I am drawn to similar stories but prefers movies over books. While it remains the most horrific time, it also shows the best of humanity and that’s the part that I like knowing about. And like you, I like a lighter material after. Emotionally draining isn’t it? 🙂
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Reading Amy Poehler is next. Definitely a change of pace.
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I want to read this this summer. I’m a nonfiction reader and love triumphant stories of the human soul!
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Would be interested to know your thoughts after you read it. I’m a big fan of Amy and want to read her book.:)
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Will do. So far it’s very good. She’s just had her first baby.
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Like you, I’ve run my gamut of WWII books and movies, so I’ll put this worthy title on my “later” list.
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