The Nazi Officer's Wife
The Nazi Officer's Wife
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1999
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The Nazi Officer's Wife
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1999346
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Vienna, Austria • 1930s-1940s
1999
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Nazi Officer’s Wife by Edith Hahn Beer is a memoir about how Beer, an Austrian Jewish woman, survived World War II by using false papers to assume a Christian identity in Nazi Germany. Separated from her family, she eventually met and married Werner Vetter, a Nazi officer who vowed to keep her secret. Her narrative covers various hardships, the lengths taken to conceal her identity, and the resilience shown by herself and others. This book discusses sensitive topics around wartime experiences and identity concealment.
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Edith Hahn Beer’s memoir, The Nazi Officer's Wife, receives praise for its gripping true story and compelling prose. Readers admire Hahn's resilience and courage under oppressive conditions, offering a poignant perspective on identity and survival. Criticism centers on occasional narrative slowdowns and limited emotional depth. Overall, a powerful and insightful read.
Who Should Read The Nazi Officer's Wife?
Readers fascinated by personal survival stories and historical memoirs, especially those exploring World War II, will find The Nazi Officer's Wife by Edith Hahn Beer compelling. Fans of The Diary of Anne Frank by Anne Frank and Schindler's List by Thomas Keneally will appreciate Beer's profound narrative of resilience and courage.
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346
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Vienna, Austria • 1930s-1940s
1999
Adult
18+ years
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