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Do we know why Frederick was so pushed by his family to attend the Nazis school where he obviously did not belong?

Cathy Sargent Thank you for these questions. It got me thinking about: 1 How sneaky the Germans were 2. How people would disappear out of the blue with no warning 3…moreThank you for these questions. It got me thinking about: 1 How sneaky the Germans were 2. How people would disappear out of the blue with no warning 3. Not joining Hitler's Youth = harm and death to your family 4. So that is what happened to Frederick and why although nearly blind since birth was pushed to attend Nazii school and when he left..neither he nor his parents were mentioned again. Maybe they were killed.(less)

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Cathy Sargent Thank you so much..missed some important details on the audio version of book.
Sep 17, 2015 02:52PM · flag

David Yohalem He was mentioned again, although their residence was destroyed. He lived alone with his mother, drooling and drawing spirals at least until 1974.
Nov 13, 2021 09:57AM · flag

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