Shadows of Occupation: A Life on the Edge of War - Couverture rigide

Hermans, Henk

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ISBN 13 : 9798896690184

Editeur : Self Publishers, 2024

Synopsis

In the quiet town of Venlo, nestled near the German border, life for the narrator was a tranquil, peaceful routine — until war broke out and everything changed. “Shadows of Occupation: A Life on the Edge of War 1940-1945” is a fascinating first-person narrative that reads like the unfolding scenes of a film. From early morning hunting trips with a loyal German Pointer to a shocking face-to-face confrontation with invading soldiers, the readers will be taken on a ride they won’t be able to leave till they turn the last page. Against the Netherlands’ occupation, the story explores moments of devastation, from the tragic loss of beloved pets to the valiant efforts to save Jewish friends hidden within secret compartments of homes.

The war may have ended, but its scars remain. This story captures the resilience of one man, his family, and his friends as they struggle to rebuild their lives, facing loss, hardship, and the remaining memories of a time when survival meant breaking every rule. Henk Herman’s “Shadows of Occupation: A Life on the Edge of War 1940-1945” is an enduring ode to bravery, love, grief, and the unbreakable spirit of humanity, and is full of human emotion with rich details – every paragraph seems like a visual saga, which will make you smile and cry at the same time.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Self Publishers
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798896690184
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 153
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