Waltraud

“Waltraud: A True Story of Growing Up in Nazi Germany” by Tammy Borden
Independently published
 
I first heard about this book on TikTok and I’m glad I did.  It’s the story of young girl growing up in war torn Nazi Germany, but without the holocaust aspects.  There are hints of it, like some people just go missing, but that’s about it.  It’s more about the Hitler requirements that had to be followed, the lack of food, the air strikes, etc.  Because she was young and in a small town, I believe they probably were sheltered from the hatred and aggression towards the Jewish population that was very prominent in larger towns and cities.  It certainly wasn’t going to be in the German news but it was odd to read a book that takes place during WWII without it.
 
I definitely recommend it and if you do read it, make sure to read the author’s notes in the back.  This is her mother’s story so at the back you get pictures and an update on the rest of Waltraud’s life.
 
Finished 4/26/25 – 3.5/5 stars
 
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