About the book
Helen H. Buchholtz sets the stage for this gripping
personal account of her harrowing experiences in wartime Germany during
and immediately after the Allied effort to rid the world of the Nazi scourge
in her first book, American Hamburger- An American Girl in Nazi Germany.
In a scenario similar to that which Americans
are becoming only too acutely aware of, she recounts the painful disruptions
of daily routine resulting from the total destruction of the city of Hamburg
by a ruthless bombing campaign. The horrendous terrorist attacks of 9/11
brought into the author’s vivid recall the emotions of fear, helplessness,
and despair she endured while suffering the consequences of being bombed
upon by her own countrymen. The experiences which Helen shares with her
readers are particularly apropos in today’s global situation, and offer
valuable personal insights into the world of victims of war and its aftermath.
More importantly, her descriptions of life
following the cessation of hostilities provide the reader with revealing
accounts of the even greater problems of survival in a post war period
of no-man’s land and foreign occupation.
COMMENTS ON THE AUTHOR’S BOOK AMERICAN HAMBURGER:
“I believe that this book ought to be required reading for every college
or high school library or German department. Not only is it an interesting
story, it contains a lot of historical and cultural information that will
deepen the knowledge of the German language.”
Dr. Bernice Strand Reid- National President, National
League of American Pen Women
“I was totally spell-bound by your story and the fascinating perspective
you conveyed. Your book should be required reading for all German and American
students. I could not put the book down.”
Millicent Barimo- President, Board of Directors, Central
Florida Lyric Opera
“I have read both of Helen Buchholtz’s books. Her story about being an
American trapped in Nazi Germany, and how miserable it was long after the
war ended, hit me to my very core. Her courage and survival instincts alone
make these books a must read because of what you learn about the resilience
of the human spirit. From the history standpoint, your eyes are opened
and you wonder... is war ever the solution when it creates so much human
suffering and a cauldron of hatred? I wish every American would read this
book.”
Carol M. Welsh, Author/Speaker, Pres.
National League of American Pen Women, St. Augustine, FL branch.
About the Author
In addition to the written word, Helen continues
to be active in lecturing to clubs, colleges, and service or religious
organizations, in her efforts to promote greater understanding between
peoples of the world.
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