Mischling, Second Degree: My Childhood In Nazi Germany
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Ilse Koehn
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hamish Hamilton, 1978
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
This poignant memoir, "Mischling, Second Degree: My Childhood In Nazi Germany," chronicles Ilse Koehn's extraordinary experiences growing up in Berlin during World War II. As a "Mischling" or person of mixed Jewish and Aryan heritage, Koehn navigates the escalating dangers and absurdities of Nazi Germany, often unaware of the full extent of the peril she faces. Her narrative offers a unique, child's-eye perspective on the war, detailing the daily struggles, the propaganda, and the constant threat of discovery. It is a powerful testament to resilience and the human spirit amidst unimaginable adversity, providing a deeply personal insight into a dark chapter of history.
Author: Ilse Koehn
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hamish Hamilton, 1978
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
This poignant memoir, "Mischling, Second Degree: My Childhood In Nazi Germany," chronicles Ilse Koehn's extraordinary experiences growing up in Berlin during World War II. As a "Mischling" or person of mixed Jewish and Aryan heritage, Koehn navigates the escalating dangers and absurdities of Nazi Germany, often unaware of the full extent of the peril she faces. Her narrative offers a unique, child's-eye perspective on the war, detailing the daily struggles, the propaganda, and the constant threat of discovery. It is a powerful testament to resilience and the human spirit amidst unimaginable adversity, providing a deeply personal insight into a dark chapter of history.