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Immigrant Soldier, The Story of a Ritchie Boy
Immigrant Soldier, The Story of a Ritchie Boy, based on the true experiences of a refugee from Nazi Germany, combines a coming of age story with an immigrant tale and a World War II adventure. On a cold November morning in 1938, Herman watches in horror as his cousin is arrested. As a Jew, he realizes it is past time to flee Germany, a decision that catapults him from one adventure to another, his life changed forever by the gathering storm of world events. Gradually, Herman evolves from a frustrated teenager, looking for a place to belong, into a confident U.S. Army Intelligence officer who struggles with hate and forgiveness. Immigrant Soldier tells a true story using the craft and style of a novel, totally drawing the reader into an extraordinary adventure.
422 pages, Paperback
First published February 1, 2015
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K. Lang-Slattery
6 books8 followersKathryn Lang Slattery is a published author of fiction and memoir. She has become an expert on many aspects of the Ritchie Boys of WWII.
Born during World War II and raised in 1950s Southern California, Kathryn Lang-Slattery enjoyed a childhood filled with reading, drawing, and long days at the beach. College took her to Los Angeles where she studied art and English at UCLA, graduated with a BFA, and then undertook graduate work in art and education at the University of the Americas in Mexico City. In the following years she taught art, English, and cooking, travelled around the world, raised a daughter and a son, and devoted over 20 years to the Girl Scouts as a leader and community supervisor. Finally, she returned to her early love of writing. She has had stories and articles published in several highly rated magazines for the youth market, including Spider, Ladybug, Jack and Jill, Boys’ Life, and Faces.
In the 1990s, Lang-Slattery became fascinated with her uncle’s World War II stories and began taping his memories. Soon she knew she had found a fascinating untold story of Jewish refugees who became silent heroes. More than a decade spent researching, interviewing Ritchie Boys, and turning the true story of her uncle into fiction became an odyssey of discovery that resulted in her first adult novel, Immigrant Soldier, The Story of a Ritchie Boy. . “I wanted to tell this story,” she says, “because it was different from any other Holocaust story I had read. The young Jewish hero is not a victim, but a young man who gradually grows from a frightened and frustrated teenager, looking for a place to belong, into a confident US Army intelligence officer who struggles with the conflicting emotions of hate and forgiveness.”
Kathryn has become an expert on the secret heroes known as The Ritchie Boys and her experiences as an indie-publisher have given her insight into this long and complicated process. Always an educator, she is happy to share what she has learned along the way.
After two years spent promoting her novel, Lang-Slattery has returned to children’s literature. Her early chapter book series is based on her childhood memories of summer camp where her mother was the life-guard and backpacking specialist. Written for ages five to nine, Tagalong Caitlin is about a little girl with big ideas, a plan to help her reach her goal, and determination. Caitlin’s Buddy is about camp experiences and friendship.
Kathryn’s memoir, Wherever the Road Leads, recounts living and traveling in a Volkswagen van with her new husband. Their adventure lasted two years and took them across four continents
Kathryn (who prefers to be called Katie) lives in Laguna Beach, only steps from her childhood home. She finds tranquility simply by looking out the large windows of her living room toward a view of her garden and Aliso Peak beyond.
Also writes as Katie Lang-Slattery.
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April 12, 2015
It is easy to see that the novel is based on Herman Lang’s real experiences as it sometimes reads more like a biography than a novel, especially when imparting information about developments in pre-war Germany and during the Second World War. But, whether it seems more biography or novel, it is still an engrossing story. The book is a very thorough account of Herman’s life from 1938 when he begins to plan his escape from Nazi Germany until the end of the Second World War.
I enjoyed watching Herman grow and mature and found him a very likeable character. The author captures his youthful innocence on an English country estate and in carefree California as well as his experiences as a soldier in battle and vividly evokes the places where Herman finds himself, from pre-war Germany to a California beach town to an English estate to war-torn Europe.
The author has researched and delved into an aspect of the war that has rarely been highlighted before and brings the world of US military interpreters and their importance to US military strategy to the reading public, portraying Herman’s experiences through a series of interesting scenes and anecdotes. His experiences are made more interesting when well-known military figures such as General George S. Patton are part of his story, giving readers a glimpse into the lives of these important historical figures.
Readers who are looking for the excitement and gore of frontline battle may not be drawn to this book but anyone who wants to experience the broader canvas of the run up to and events of the Second World War will find this a fascinating read.
I received a free copy of the novel in exchange for an honest review.
I enjoyed watching Herman grow and mature and found him a very likeable character. The author captures his youthful innocence on an English country estate and in carefree California as well as his experiences as a soldier in battle and vividly evokes the places where Herman finds himself, from pre-war Germany to a California beach town to an English estate to war-torn Europe.
The author has researched and delved into an aspect of the war that has rarely been highlighted before and brings the world of US military interpreters and their importance to US military strategy to the reading public, portraying Herman’s experiences through a series of interesting scenes and anecdotes. His experiences are made more interesting when well-known military figures such as General George S. Patton are part of his story, giving readers a glimpse into the lives of these important historical figures.
Readers who are looking for the excitement and gore of frontline battle may not be drawn to this book but anyone who wants to experience the broader canvas of the run up to and events of the Second World War will find this a fascinating read.
I received a free copy of the novel in exchange for an honest review.
March 4, 2015
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Immigrant Soldier: The Story of a Ritchie Boy is the story of Herman, a young Jew, who sees his cousin and friend being arrested by the SA and decides he has to flee his home if he wants to survive this upcoming war. This decision turns his life around completely, as he leaves the country and tries to craft a future for himself. He becomes a Ritchie Boy, a US Army Intelligence Officer belonging to a special regiment called the “Ritchie Boys”, consisting mostly of German-speaking immigrants to the US, most of them fellow Jews. Knowing the language and customs makes ihm perfect for this job. But the harshness of war also has a profound influence on him, and as he tries to make sense of everything that’s happening – the hate sweeping through humanity, the power of forgiving those who’ve wronged you – he might find a way to forgive the people who hurt him.
This is a powerful story, and Herman is an engaging and fascinating character. The book is quite long, but it didn’t feel that long. Immediately, I felt like I belonged in the world of Herman, and I could connect with him right away. The story is at times raw and painful, at times inspiring and thought-provoking. The writing makes the characters and plot shine, and ultimately, it’s an excellent historical read.
Immigrant Soldier: The Story of a Ritchie Boy is the story of Herman, a young Jew, who sees his cousin and friend being arrested by the SA and decides he has to flee his home if he wants to survive this upcoming war. This decision turns his life around completely, as he leaves the country and tries to craft a future for himself. He becomes a Ritchie Boy, a US Army Intelligence Officer belonging to a special regiment called the “Ritchie Boys”, consisting mostly of German-speaking immigrants to the US, most of them fellow Jews. Knowing the language and customs makes ihm perfect for this job. But the harshness of war also has a profound influence on him, and as he tries to make sense of everything that’s happening – the hate sweeping through humanity, the power of forgiving those who’ve wronged you – he might find a way to forgive the people who hurt him.
This is a powerful story, and Herman is an engaging and fascinating character. The book is quite long, but it didn’t feel that long. Immediately, I felt like I belonged in the world of Herman, and I could connect with him right away. The story is at times raw and painful, at times inspiring and thought-provoking. The writing makes the characters and plot shine, and ultimately, it’s an excellent historical read.
April 6, 2015
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K. Lang-Slattery Immigrant Soldier was a huge gear shift for me. I read war era fiction all the time, but picking it up on the heels of Paul Letters' A Chance Kill emphasized a lot about Lang-Slattery 's writing.
Emotion propels the narrative beginning to end. The story trades on a lot of internal conflict and private feeling and I think that went a long way in developing Herman's character. Lang-Slattery 's approach made her hero easy to identify with and drew readers into the world as he saw and experienced it.
Historically, I think Immigrant Soldier has a lot of really great material, particularly regarding the Ritchie Boys and US special military intelligence, but I couldn't help feeling the author might have done more in terms of atmosphere. I liked Lang-Slattery's presentation of fact, but I often had difficulty envisioning Herman's surroundings.
Like Cara Langston's Battle Hymns and Trini Amador's Gracianna, Immigrant Soldier captures the individual experience of the WWII. Earnest, informative and heartfelt, the book evokes the spirit of a unit who refused to be victimized and honors their contribution to the war effort.
K. Lang-Slattery Immigrant Soldier was a huge gear shift for me. I read war era fiction all the time, but picking it up on the heels of Paul Letters' A Chance Kill emphasized a lot about Lang-Slattery 's writing.
Emotion propels the narrative beginning to end. The story trades on a lot of internal conflict and private feeling and I think that went a long way in developing Herman's character. Lang-Slattery 's approach made her hero easy to identify with and drew readers into the world as he saw and experienced it.
Historically, I think Immigrant Soldier has a lot of really great material, particularly regarding the Ritchie Boys and US special military intelligence, but I couldn't help feeling the author might have done more in terms of atmosphere. I liked Lang-Slattery's presentation of fact, but I often had difficulty envisioning Herman's surroundings.
Like Cara Langston's Battle Hymns and Trini Amador's Gracianna, Immigrant Soldier captures the individual experience of the WWII. Earnest, informative and heartfelt, the book evokes the spirit of a unit who refused to be victimized and honors their contribution to the war effort.
August 30, 2015
I really enjoyed this novel by Kathryn Lang-Slattery. I discovered it because it was a recent winner in the Independent Publisher Book Awards. The book felt a lot like a memoir, actually, because the narrative is inspired by the life of the author’s uncle. Knowing much of what was being described really took place made the story more appealing to me.
I particularly liked learning about the Ritchie Boys, many of whom were recent German-speaking immigrants to the U.S. who served in the U.S. Army during WWII as translators and in military intelligence. The book contains many interesting and poignant moments, such as during the Battle of the Bulge, when some American troops didn’t know if these German-American Ritchie Boys might be Wehrmacht soldiers impersonating Americans. Also – the protagonist’s conflicted feelings upon returning to his homeland and dealing with former Nazis – the same folks who persecuted his Jewish family prior to the war.
This book is a fast-paced read that will educate all who read it. It would be an excellent choice for a book club.
I particularly liked learning about the Ritchie Boys, many of whom were recent German-speaking immigrants to the U.S. who served in the U.S. Army during WWII as translators and in military intelligence. The book contains many interesting and poignant moments, such as during the Battle of the Bulge, when some American troops didn’t know if these German-American Ritchie Boys might be Wehrmacht soldiers impersonating Americans. Also – the protagonist’s conflicted feelings upon returning to his homeland and dealing with former Nazis – the same folks who persecuted his Jewish family prior to the war.
This book is a fast-paced read that will educate all who read it. It would be an excellent choice for a book club.
April 16, 2015
3,5 stars
I’ve never heard of the Ritchie Boys before so this was very interesting and gave new side of the war.
I learned lot of new and this was the first time I read something with Jews fighting in a army during the war. Heman was very likeable and it was interesting to see him grow first from a boy to a refugee in a strange country and then to a war-hardened man. His life changed so much in relatively short time and he was determined to find out who he really is.
Probably my only problem was that at times it read more like an autobiography than a novel. Nothing wrong with the writing itself but it made connecting with Herman harder.
I’ve never heard of the Ritchie Boys before so this was very interesting and gave new side of the war.
I learned lot of new and this was the first time I read something with Jews fighting in a army during the war. Heman was very likeable and it was interesting to see him grow first from a boy to a refugee in a strange country and then to a war-hardened man. His life changed so much in relatively short time and he was determined to find out who he really is.
Probably my only problem was that at times it read more like an autobiography than a novel. Nothing wrong with the writing itself but it made connecting with Herman harder.
May 14, 2015
What a delightful find. Well written, informative, historic, engaging, emotional and kept my interest from start to finish. I would have wanted this to be assigned reading in High School as i learned more in reading this without the obvious beat you over the head history lesson, rather engage your heart history. I highly recommend reading this amazingly well researched and story telling tale. So happy that the author's sister told me of it as this is not usually an area of interest given the WWII Atrocities but this opened my eyes and made me want for more.
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October 29, 2021In the 1990s, I became fascinated with my uncle’s World War II stories and began taping his memories. Soon I knew I had found a fascinating untold story of Jewish refugees who became silent heroes. More than a decade spent researching, interviewing Ritchie Boys, and turning the true story of my uncle into fiction became an odyssey of discovery that resulted in Immigrant Soldier, The Story of a Ritchie Boy. I wanted to tell this story because it was different from any other Holocaust story I had read. The Jewish hero is not a victim, but a young man who gradually grows from a frightened and frustrated teenager, looking for a place to belong, into a confident US Army intelligence officer who struggles with the conflicting emotions of hate and forgiveness.”
I have become somewhat of an expert on the secret heroes known as The Ritchie Boys. After self-pulishing 5 books, I have learned from my experiences as an indie-publisher and have gained insight into this long and complicated process. Always an educator, I am happy to share what I have learned along the way. I hope that soon I will again (after covid) be able to visit libraries, veteran's organizations, and book groups to share my knowledge of the Ritchie Boys.
Immigrant Soldier, The Story of a Ritchie Boy, based on the true experiences of a refugee from Nazi Germany, combines a coming-of-age story with an immigrant tale and a World War II adventure. On a cold November morning in 1938, Herman watches in horror as his cousin is arrested. As a Jew, he realizes it is past time to flee Germany, a decision that catapults him from one adventure to another, his life changed forever by the gathering storm of world events. Gradually, Herman evolves from a frustrated teenager, looking for a place to belong, into a confident US Army intelligence officer. The reader is swept along as the hero experiences fear, romance, loyalty, disappointment, friendship, horror, and compassion in his quest for an understanding of hate and forgiveness.
Immigrant Soldier is a solid historical work laced with well-researched and often little-known information about World War II. The early chapters reveal Herman’s struggle to flee his homeland, while the book’s sunny California passages reflect the young immigrant’s overflowing hope. The army training and wartime portions of the book follow the hero’s adventures as he becomes a Ritchie Boy and later works directly with the famous General George Patton.
Immigrant Soldier has received the following awards:
• Independent Publishers Bronze medal award (2015) in the military/wartime fiction category
• Eric Hoffer Award (2016), finalist in general fiction
• National Indie Excellence Award (2015), finalist in the Military Fiction category
• An Indie Bragg Medallion.
I have become somewhat of an expert on the secret heroes known as The Ritchie Boys. After self-pulishing 5 books, I have learned from my experiences as an indie-publisher and have gained insight into this long and complicated process. Always an educator, I am happy to share what I have learned along the way. I hope that soon I will again (after covid) be able to visit libraries, veteran's organizations, and book groups to share my knowledge of the Ritchie Boys.
Immigrant Soldier, The Story of a Ritchie Boy, based on the true experiences of a refugee from Nazi Germany, combines a coming-of-age story with an immigrant tale and a World War II adventure. On a cold November morning in 1938, Herman watches in horror as his cousin is arrested. As a Jew, he realizes it is past time to flee Germany, a decision that catapults him from one adventure to another, his life changed forever by the gathering storm of world events. Gradually, Herman evolves from a frustrated teenager, looking for a place to belong, into a confident US Army intelligence officer. The reader is swept along as the hero experiences fear, romance, loyalty, disappointment, friendship, horror, and compassion in his quest for an understanding of hate and forgiveness.
Immigrant Soldier is a solid historical work laced with well-researched and often little-known information about World War II. The early chapters reveal Herman’s struggle to flee his homeland, while the book’s sunny California passages reflect the young immigrant’s overflowing hope. The army training and wartime portions of the book follow the hero’s adventures as he becomes a Ritchie Boy and later works directly with the famous General George Patton.
Immigrant Soldier has received the following awards:
• Independent Publishers Bronze medal award (2015) in the military/wartime fiction category
• Eric Hoffer Award (2016), finalist in general fiction
• National Indie Excellence Award (2015), finalist in the Military Fiction category
• An Indie Bragg Medallion.
December 11, 2017
As part of Modern Mrs. Darcy reading challenge, I came upon a book that was a joy to read. The challenge was to read an immigrant story. I chose the book
Immigrant Soldier: The Story of a Ritchie Boy
. This is a historical fiction written by Kathryn Lang-Slattery. It is the story of her uncle, who was a Jewish boy escaping Nazi Germany to later return as part of the intelligence corps for General Patton. This book open my eyes to a period of history that I knew very little about. Read more
. This is a historical fiction written by Kathryn Lang-Slattery. It is the story of her uncle, who was a Jewish boy escaping Nazi Germany to later return as part of the intelligence corps for General Patton. This book open my eyes to a period of history that I knew very little about. Read more
February 13, 2025
This book based on the life of the author's uncle gets off to a strong start, vividly bringing to life the experience of a young Jew in Nazi Germany. It describes in sensitive detail how he makes his way via England to California. But when the protagonist enters the US Army, the author seems to lose her energy, enthusiasm or her sources. Thereafter, book does not maintain the same level of detail and emotional engagement, sometimes drifting into pure non-fiction narrative, and at other times completely skipping over major episodes. For example, after describing in lovely detail the protagonist's infatuation with an English woman and also depicting more casually and briefly his attraction for a Russian woman he proposes to, it simply says "He married Marge on..." -- without even introducing or describing the woman he actually married! That's not good biography or good fiction. It's as if the author lost interest in her subject halfway through the book. So while the first third of the book was worth 5-stars, by the end it had slid to 2-stars.
February 18, 2021
Immigrant Soldier is the kind of book I enjoy reading. It’s based on the author’s uncle’s life, which she wove into historical fiction. He escaped Nazi German, served in the US Army under Patton and then had a successful career in television. His life spanned some of the most critical eras of the 20th century. One of the most intriguing facets was he was the camera man who filmed Walter Cronkite breaking the news of JFK’s death; what a profound moment. The author did a great job in writing a poignant story which is a testament to one of the cornerstones of America: immigrating to the US and finding success. It’s also a great tribute to her uncle, one that will not be forgotten. Thanks to the author for the copy.
March 25, 2020
Historical fiction at its finest! In “Immigrant Soldier,” Lang-Slattery seamlessly interweaves WWII facts within the true-life story of a brave man compelled to help free the world from Hitler’s regime. This fascinating page-turning read is well-researched with personal interviews, primary and secondary resources and a must read for anyone wanting to expand their knowledge of the era. I look forward to perusing another book by this author again soon.
June 14, 2022
I was unfamiliar with Ritchie Boys until I saw a segment on 60 minutes. Fascinating history of the Americans who were trained to interrogate German prisoners during World War 2. They participated greatly in the War yet I knew nothing of their existence.
August 27, 2019
We are proud to announce that IMMIGRANT SOLDIER by K. Lang-Slattery is a B.R.A.G.Medallion Honoree. This tells readers that this book is well worth their time and money!
February 13, 2022
Based on true events and the life of a German Jewish man. He became an American citizen and as a specialist soldier, he went back to Germany...
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December 23, 2021The fascinating story of a German-born Jewish man who fells to America to escape the Hollacost. Includes stories of how other of his family members left Europe. The story begins during Crystal Nagcht and continues through V-E Day and the Nuremberg Trials.
April 12, 2015
This book came across at a perfect time! I was really in the mood for a nice HF set during WWII especially with focus on the Nazis and the Holocaust, due to Boyfriend and I passing by the Holocaust Museum in Michigan. We live close by and I had gone there with my class in Middle School. Such an experience. I really must go again...even though I was sobbing like a child the whole time. It is SO tragic. Boyfriend never has been there, so I think that is something he needs to experience.
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Poor Herman....but kuddos to him taking up the uniform and fighting against those that ruined his country and his life. He was lucky to avoid the camps, but many people that he knew where arrested and sent there.
Herman was such a brave and successful guy. How come I never heard of him? Well...that is a silly question, because there were millions and millions of people who did amazing things during this time period, so it is near impossible to hear/read all their tales. I am glad his niece shared his story.
The author did a wonderful job bringing this world alive. I was drawn in from page one. I felt like I was a fly in the room. A silly metaphor, but true. The only thing lacking was some emotion. I didn't connect with Herman emotionally. I felt bad and proud of him, but I didn't connect with him emotionally. I think the author focused too much on facts and the story, which works for me too, but I do love connecting emotionally as well.
I really want a TV special or a movie about Herman! That would be awesome. His story really needs to be told.
In the end, I enjoyed this story. I am deeply proud of Herman, but I certainly felt bad for him. His country and old life was ripped away from him due to hate. Ugh, how can people deny what the Nazis did? There is SO much proof. GAH. ANYWAYS (I will avoid that ramble, because that is a whole different post and issue), I totally recommend it for those that like HF and/or biography-type books. This was a good one and I really think this should be turned into a TV special or a movie. *nods* Out of five stars, I stamp this with 4. More like 3.5, but I rounded since I do not do decimals.
Favorite Character(s): Herman and Herman's uncle
Not-so Favorite Character(s): Herman's mother (just for the fact she waited sooooo long to leave. Why not leave with her son? *sighs*) and of course those damn Nazis (WHY, WHY?! GAH)
ANYWAYS
Poor Herman....but kuddos to him taking up the uniform and fighting against those that ruined his country and his life. He was lucky to avoid the camps, but many people that he knew where arrested and sent there.
Herman was such a brave and successful guy. How come I never heard of him? Well...that is a silly question, because there were millions and millions of people who did amazing things during this time period, so it is near impossible to hear/read all their tales. I am glad his niece shared his story.
The author did a wonderful job bringing this world alive. I was drawn in from page one. I felt like I was a fly in the room. A silly metaphor, but true. The only thing lacking was some emotion. I didn't connect with Herman emotionally. I felt bad and proud of him, but I didn't connect with him emotionally. I think the author focused too much on facts and the story, which works for me too, but I do love connecting emotionally as well.
I really want a TV special or a movie about Herman! That would be awesome. His story really needs to be told.
In the end, I enjoyed this story. I am deeply proud of Herman, but I certainly felt bad for him. His country and old life was ripped away from him due to hate. Ugh, how can people deny what the Nazis did? There is SO much proof. GAH. ANYWAYS (I will avoid that ramble, because that is a whole different post and issue), I totally recommend it for those that like HF and/or biography-type books. This was a good one and I really think this should be turned into a TV special or a movie. *nods* Out of five stars, I stamp this with 4. More like 3.5, but I rounded since I do not do decimals.
Favorite Character(s): Herman and Herman's uncle
Not-so Favorite Character(s): Herman's mother (just for the fact she waited sooooo long to leave. Why not leave with her son? *sighs*) and of course those damn Nazis (WHY, WHY?! GAH)
May 9, 2016
I've read several books on WWII, but this one presents a different facet of the Allied effort, the work of the Richie Boys who were largely Jewish immigrants to the US and were able to use their German language skills to interrogate and investigate Nazis. I believe the book reads more like a memoir since it is based on Slattery's uncle who fled Europe right after Kristallnacht. However, it's obvious the author spent a lot of time doing historical research as well. Because of that, I learned a lot about these valuable soldiers and also about their occupation efforts in Germany after the war ended. Until now, the latter is an area I knew very little about.
The second half of the book, in my opinion, contained more tension, since it described Herman Mannheimer's many experiences gaining intelligence as an interrogator working under Patton. The general is very real: his dogged determination to succeed in battle despite supply problems and his personal praise for Herman's skills, as well as his delight when Herman finds him some excellent horses to ride at his leisure--one of Patton's passions.
The last section of the book, though brief, enumerated Herman's life and work experiences in the US after his military service was over and were quite fascinating! He was a cameraman in the movie industry, so I would've loved a couple more chapters devoted to that segment of his life!
Overall, if you want to add to your knowledge of WWII by following a young Jewish man's escape from Germany to California and then back to Germany again as a US military interrogator, then this is the book for you!
The second half of the book, in my opinion, contained more tension, since it described Herman Mannheimer's many experiences gaining intelligence as an interrogator working under Patton. The general is very real: his dogged determination to succeed in battle despite supply problems and his personal praise for Herman's skills, as well as his delight when Herman finds him some excellent horses to ride at his leisure--one of Patton's passions.
The last section of the book, though brief, enumerated Herman's life and work experiences in the US after his military service was over and were quite fascinating! He was a cameraman in the movie industry, so I would've loved a couple more chapters devoted to that segment of his life!
Overall, if you want to add to your knowledge of WWII by following a young Jewish man's escape from Germany to California and then back to Germany again as a US military interrogator, then this is the book for you!
July 16, 2016
I know there is at least one other review of this book that says it's great for history buffs and non history buffs alike, and I can 100% agree with that statement. My friend is always reading historical fiction and I can never get into the novels she shares with me, but this one was different. There were some parts that got a little hung up in the history and the procedures of war but most of the time I didn't even feel like I was reading a historical fiction novel, it was just a really great story. The writing is simple but articulate and I could honestly see the story unfolding like a movie in my mind, which is my favorite kind of writing. I could honestly see myself reading this book a second time in the future so I'm glad I finally sat down with it. I would highly recommend this book to anyone with interest in historical fiction or Nazi Germany.
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