Kansasliberal asked this question about All the Light We Cannot See:
Do we know why Frederick was so pushed by his family to attend the Nazis school where he obviously did not belong?
Marianne Stewart It was an elite school - difficult to get into. Having a son admitted would bring prestige to the family, and imply the "purity" of the family's Germa…moreIt was an elite school - difficult to get into. Having a son admitted would bring prestige to the family, and imply the "purity" of the family's German blood.(less)
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