A Smile in One Eye: a Tear in the Other
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| Rating | : | 4.59 (571 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1533656924 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 372 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-01-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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Jerry Webster's voice and paint a picture with great detail of early life in Prussia Jeanette T. Smith A deeply personal, emotional and yet historical story of Lutheran family with Jewish roots during Hitler's reign of terror. A story of a family that by their own definition was not Jewish, was patriotically German, and yet were systematically stripped of essential human rights and property before having to flee for their lives.The author, was able to prese. Anne P. said and through a strong narrative of joy, pain. Book Review for Ralph Webster’s, A Smile in One Eye, A Tear in the Other.The courage and resilience of individuals to survive one of history’s most horrifying times—the tumultuous violence of the Nazi regime—has been depicted through numerous narratives and films. But stories, recounted by actual family members of those shocking tim. Story of a family's love and optimism that you can't put down Barbara I I read this book in two all night binges. I could not put it down, it was so compelling. The emotional journey of the Wobster family from post World War I Germany, through the Holocaust and beyond is gut wrenching, touching, funny and relevant – all at the same time. From the first pages, we love this entire family – especially the author&rsquo
Throughout the trip, they met people from all over the world and continued the conversation. There was no avoiding this. Growing up, his aptitude was always numbers - never words. During the fall of 2015, Ralph and his wife, Ginger, took an extended trip across mainland Europe. They listened as the many sides of the controversial refugee situation were discussed. The ref
This distinction makes a life-and-death difference. The creeping madness in the heart of Germany will soon stain the entire world. When Hitler seizes power, their comfortable family life is destroyed by a horrifying Nazi regime. Baptized and confirmed as Lutherans, they are told they are Jewish, a past always respected but rarely considered. Suddenly, it is no longer a matter of faith or religion; their lives are defined by race. It is a matter of bloodlines. And, in Nazi Germany, they have the wrong blood.Written by a second generation Holocaust survivor, this compelling, heart wrenching story will touch every emotion.. The Third Reich is rising. This is the chilling account of one family as they flee for their lives. The Wobsers are prosperous, churchgoing, patriotic Germans living in a small East Prussian town
From the Back CoverThe Third Reich is rising. The creeping madness in the heart of Germany will soon stain the entire world. This is the true story of one family fleeing for their lives. The Wobsers are prosperous, churchgoing, and patriotic Germans living in a small East Prussian town. When Hitler seizes power, this comfortable family life is destroyed by a horrifying Nazi regime. Baptized and confirmed as Lutherans, they are told they are Jewish, a past rarely considered, but a distinction that makes a life-and-death difference. Suddenly, it is no longer a matter of faith or religion; their lives are defined by race. It is a matter of bloodlines. And, in Nazi Germany, they have the wrong blood.