![]() ![]() Take this personal story and put it on stage with World War II, Hitler, evacuation to Poland, imprisonment by the Russians when they liberated Poland, forced witnessing of her mother’s rape, and near starvation in Berlin after the war. ![]() Steffie became so fearful of her mother that she shut down emotionally for long periods of time. The author, born in 1936 in Berlin, suffered at the hands of a mentally disturbed mother who often neglected her daughter and threatened her with reform school if she did not behave. If you think you are, then pick up a copy of Steffie Steinke’s memoir as it brings out another element in the narrative. So we may consider ourselves fairly well informed. ![]() There have been powerful documentaries produced and even major movies. Many of us studied World War II history in high school and college. Steffie Steinke’s memoir reminds and informs. Some memoirs inspire, some confirm our experiences, some teach life lessons. Post #70 – Women’s Memoirs, Book & Video Raves – Kendra Bonnett and Matilda Butler Memoir Review ![]()
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