German Boy: A Child in War

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It was interesting to see a real life perspective on war. It's not fictional, so this book isn't a political or historical analysis on Germany from 1945-1949. In 1945, Wolfgang is ten and is living in a small, poor village. He doesn't know the details of what's going on, but he is very much aware that he, Ingrid, and Mutti have to get out before the Russians come. Very good memoir of a boy's escape---with his mother and sister---from eastern Germany, ahead of the invading Soviet army at the closing months of WWII. Time and again they make their harrowing escape, from one town or city to the next, just ahead of the Russian marauders. It is especially good in that the author, although writing decades later as an adult, retains a child-like perspective and innocence when narrating events. He might have embellished some events slightly, but over all very credible, exciting, and sad at times---and in the end inspiring and heart-warming. I enjoyed also the transformation that occurs in how he views his mother ("Mutti")---first as a myopic, self-interested, unloving mother...and progressing by way of the travails and hardships they all share and sacrifices Mutti makes, into his deep admiration, love and appreciation of her.Arnold (English and German origin), meaning "eagle power". You probably recognize the name from Arnold Schwarzenegger, the Austrian-born American bodybuilder-turned-actor-turned-politician. Namesakes: Torsten Frings, a German soccer player who played for numerous German teams and Toronto FC before going into management. One way the groups did this was to use the Hitler Youth movement to dominate the lives of Germany’s youth. Belonging to the organization was a significant time commitment. Hitler Youth members had to attend regular meetings and events. These interfered with other priorities, such as church and school.

Namesakes: Curt Smith, an English singer-songwriter and member of the band Tears for Fears. Kurt Russell, an American actor with a career spanning over 50 years. They are ans and helm. While the former part of the name means protection and divinity, the latter part means helmet.

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Wilhelm (German origin), meaning "resolute protector". The name is the German version of William, and you may know the name from Wilhelm II, who was the last German Emperor and King of Prussia. Popular German Boy Names