Told through journals, letters, documents and photos, this follows the life of a young man who left Germany in 1923 to seek adventure, yet never lost touch with his family in the homeland.
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Told through journals, letters, documents and photos, this follows the life of a young man who left Germany in 1923 to seek adventure, yet never lost touch with his family in the homeland.
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Add this copy of Dear Willy, : the True Story of a Life Well Lived to cart. $44.87, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2016 by Createspace Independent Pub.
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Very good. No dust jacket issued. Format is approximately 7 inches by 10 inches. [10], 280 pages. Illustrated cover. Illustrations. Family Trees. Money Conversion Chart. Maps. Signed by the Editor on the title page. Laid in is a typed letter signed by the Editor providing a copy of the book and a promotional flyer on the book. The editor wrote: Throughout my life I have developed a passion for history, especially social history. As I learned about the important events of the past, I always wanted to know about the ordinary people and wondered what their lives were like. When my husband brought home his father's old suitcase, filled with letters, we didn't realize it was really a treasure chest. As the old German letters were translated into English, I was intrigued by the stories that were told. What started as a family project developed into a mission to share these revealing stories with others who have an interest in social history. As I edited and organized the letters, journals and photos, I also added historical comments for clarification. It has been an unexpected journey for me and added another dimension to my life. I believe this book touches readers in a primal way as it describes what we all want: to live our lives the best we can. Dear Willy is about contrasts, love, loyalties and how determination can lead to a better life. History can be viewed from many angles, but there is nothing like firsthand accounts to bring it to life. Letters sent to and from Germany became the lifeline for the Geheb family as they shared concerns, triumphs and tragedies. These accounts of their lives take the reader back in time and into their personal world. When opened the contents of an old suitcase revealed the struggles and determination of the German Geheb family as they survived the years from 1914 to 1947. Step back into the past. Spend some time with a real German family during the difficult years of 1914 to 1947. Get to know Willy Oswald Geheb, a young man who would not settle for what little Germany had to offer. He left his home to pursue his dreams. Get involved in the adventures, heartaches, love, and passions of the Geheb family. Join Willy Geheb in military training in Germany in 1918. Follow his adventures, endeavors, and conflicts in Brazil, Mexico, and the United States. Discover what ordinary Germans lived through after the First World War as their king abdicated, a new government was formed, and money totally lost its value. Follow Hitler's rise from young revolutionary to full dictator and see how it affected the German people. Watch as the Geheb family grows and develops only to be taken to their knees after WWII. Experience the vast differences between Germany and America as the stories are revealed through photos and the actual letters written at the time events were happening. You will be inspired by the never ending love and devotion that Willy Geheb had for his family.
