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| The Reluctant Warrior: Former German POW Finds Peace in Texas |
Book Classifications:History and Biography, Social Sciences, Travel An inspirational memoir and an insight into the everyday lives of a typical German family before, during and after WWII. These details are not covered in WWII German history classes. This is the true story of Heino Erichsen and the hardships of this time in history. Born in Kiel, Germany, he was inducted at age eighteen in the Afrika Korps, and served in the 22nd Panzer Grenadiers until captured in Tunisia. He was held captive in Algeria, and sent to labor in American POW camps in Hearne, Texas, and Fort Knox, Kentucky. Upon German surrender, he was sent to work on farms in Scotland prior to his repatriation to Germany. Eventually he immigrates to America. His emotional strengths honed by captivity sustained him to pioneer international adoption and other humanitarian programs. The Reluctant Warrior tells the incredible and inspiring story of a German boy growing up during the ravages of Hitler and Nazi Germany. He uses his intelligence, humor, stubbornness and ingenuity to survive not only the battles of war, but also life in American POW Camps. The reader lives each moment with him through sorrows, challenges and accomplishments. This book will have you cheering as he not only survives, but later returns to the United States and dedicates his life to finding families for the orphans of the world. ISBN 1-57168-514-6
Rare, autographed Hardcover Collectors' Edition. Limited copies available only through the author. Mail check to Jean Erichsen r order the softcover autographed edition through Paypal for $28.00 with sales tax and US parcel Post, usually 5-day delivery. |
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