Thank You, America

by Charlotte Shedd

This autobiography describes the author's flight from Vienna only one step ahead of the Nazis (in 1938) with only $20 in her pocket; her attempts in New York to revive the singing career she had left behind in Vienna; her ongoing friendship with Eleanor Roosevelt (who later became Shedd's daughter's godmother). She describes her many visits to the White House, her 40-year career in journalism, as a feature writer for the now-defunct 'Wilmington Sunday Star' and as a radio journalist. She produced both news and musical programs for the airwaves. She expanded her activities to include travel journalism, visiting almost every European country; she had the opportunity to interview many famous people in the worlds of science, politics, art and music which she presented on her radio program 'Spotlight on Success.'

305 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1997

Reviews

[Maureen · Rating 5 out of 5]

About a woman who emigrated to Delaware from her Nazi invaded homeland. I met her! The book was fantastic!