The German Wife: An absolutely gripping and heartbreaking WW2 historical novel, inspired by true events

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Soon, she finds herself plunged into a world of revolution and danger where everything she knows can be changed at the stroke of a pen—or the strike of a fist. As the peril grows, can she find the fire in her heart to fight for what is right, at the cost of her own safety?

Standing ovation to Debbie Fix for writing this eye-opening story! "The German Wife" audio book is narrated by the extraordinary Tamsin Kennard. It will be published January 13, 2022. What I loved most about this book was the different perspectives we got and how the war affected people differently. It was nice to see all the different points of view on this one to really get a feel for how people felt on different sides and in different countries. I wished that Lizzie had learned about Sofie and what they had to endure. You can see that Sofie lived in an impossible situation and Lizzie can be as self righteous as she likes not having been there, she was prejudiced to people with no idea what they went through. Everyone was tarnished with the same brush.This is only a small snippet of this fascinating heartbreaking novel. If you enjoy historical fiction based on true events, this one will leave you breathless! The German Wife must be read in memory of the six million who perished, and of those who survived but were scarred. This is a harrowing read but a necessary one. Compared to other Western and even non-Western countries, Germany has a low proportion of women in business leadership roles, lower even than Turkey, Malaysia, Nigeria, Indonesia, Botswana, India. [25] One of the reasons for the low presence of women in key positions is the social norm that considers full-time work inappropriate for women. Especially Southern Germany is conservative regarding gender roles. In 2011, José Manuel Barroso, then president of the European Commission, stated "Germany, but also Austria and the Netherlands, should look at the example of the northern countries [...] that means removing obstacles for women, older workers, foreigners and low-skilled job-seekers to get into the workforce". [26] Violence against women [ edit ] Although conservative in many ways, Germany nevertheless differs from other German-speaking regions in Europe, being much more progressive on women's right to be politically involved, compared to neighbouring Switzerland (where women obtained the right to vote in 1971 at federal level, [6] and at local canton level in 1990 in the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden [7]) and Liechtenstein in 1984. In Germany, there are also strong regional differences; for instance Southern Germany (particularly Bavaria) is more conservative than other parts of Germany; while former East Germany is more supporting of women's professional life than former West Germany. [8] Marriage and family law [ edit ]

The total fertility rate (TFR) in Germany is 1.44 births per woman (2016 estimates), one of the lowest in the world. [31] Childlessness is quite high: of women born in 1968 in West Germany, 25% stayed childless. [32]

I enjoyed the view of WWII from what was a very different perspective than I've read before. I thought the plot was intriguing and I got a real insight into Hans' (the doctor) character and thoughts, but I do wish Annaliese were more developed.

Bonnie G. Smith, ed. (2008). The Oxford Encyclopedia of Women in World History. Oxford University Press. pp.171 vol 1. ISBN 9780195148909. We see a character torn between what he does and his conscience – to speak out? Or remain safe and keep quiet? Living in Munich under Nazi control was a dangerous place.

We follow Annaliese before the war, during the war, after the war as her husband was hunted for his participation in the experiments at Dachau, and in America with her son as he asks about his father. He actually didn’t know his father because he was very young when his father disappeared a few days before the war ended. Lizzie’s story is also told. Her family’s Texas farm was ruined during the tragic years of the Dust Bowl and the Depression. She and her brother Henry did what they had to do to survive. Once Lizzie married Calvin, a wealthy and widowed older man, she moved to Alabama and after the war, Henry moved there too. Lizzie dealt with tremendous trauma from all her losses. Not many books in this genre allow readers to see life at this time through the eyes of the Nazis. So many focus on the prisoners and their plight. In this novel, we see life through the eyes of a wealthy Nazi family. Rix brings readers to the spot where they see the need to examine their own lives before they point a finger at what those around them are doing. She hopes we may find that we are capable of the same things we are blindly criticizing others for doing. This impressive read by Kelly Rimmer proves her exceptional talent, her incredible research, and how she managed to deliver a powerfully emotional story. Any historical fiction that brings a different perspective during that horrid time is certain to make any reader think. I was riveted to this book from the start to finish, and this story will be with me for a long time to come. This would be a perfect book club book and I beg the reader to please read the author’s note at the end of the book and to consider the discussion questions. This will allow for the serious thought as to this contemplative read.