One woman's compelling tale of rising above Nazi Germany persecution, and falling into the arms of an American Sergeant.
AFTER SIXTY YEARS, Leni Schick-Grehl opens a window to the secrets of her past in Love, War & Curling Irons. Journey with Leni through some most memorable stories of her parent's lives before she was born, playful moments during her childhood, and becoming of age during Nazi Germany and World War II. This historical memoir will leave readers empowered and intrigued as they embark through the uncertainty and panic of the air raids, and the destruction and poverty left by the war.
With nowhere to live, Leni finds temporary haven in the basement of Werner Ihnen's barber shop where she works. After months of uncertainty, Germany surrenders, and the allies assume power, sparking a glimmer of hope and renewal.
Yearning for a fresh start in life, Leni ventures to find her esteemed grandparents in Bremen-Aumund, Germany, only to discover that an American sergeant has befriended her grandparents. Spellbound by their first encounter, the story ignites as two lives are changed by the circumstances of war that brought them together.
A heartfelt tale touched with humor and eloquent simplicity, Love, War & Curling Irons both inspires and delights readers as it chronicles a life where the will and love stand despite overwhelming obstacles.
You are one BRAVE soul. Please tell me more about this book.
Blessings,
JMD
Reviewed by Linda Saunders
1/17/2009
I don’t normally sit down and read a lot of books, but I loved this book and I couldn't put it down. I just kept reading and reading. Sometimes we forget how easy we have it until we read about someone and how life was for them over 70 years ago. Some of the stories made me smile, some laugh, and some brought tears to my eyes. The book has a lot of personal pictures and historical references, which brought the book even more to life. I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in reading about what life was like during WWII for a young girl and the experiences she had growing up.
She never felt safe at home as a young girl, and didn't understand why when she finally escaped she wasn't safe in the big wide world either ...effectively jumping out of the frying pan into the fire!
After a long awaited weekend visitation caused by false allegations of sexual abuse, Glen got to see his children for the first time in over two months. He promised them that they would never be apart again and then they disappeared.
A passionate and poignant memoir written by a woman whose life has been guided by the words: "I am here to learn how to love well." The book is a deep examination of relationships, family, motivation, and honoring of the Self.
