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Donald Nathan's avatar

Fascinating story. However, not unique. My close friend from high school had parents who were "mixed". Max and Helga were sent to Dachau in '34 where they stayed until given the opportunity to flee to Highland Park, Illinois. Dennis, my friend, gravitated to me (as you probably know I am a mutt).

I am looking forward to your commentary on Volume 2.

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Cryn Johannsen's avatar

I think what makes Klemperer unique is that he captures the descent into Nazism so precisely, and then he wrote more after the fall of the Nazis (he experienced so many "Germanies"). It's a rich historical document, and I look forward to sharing the second half (1942 - 1945) with all of you.

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