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OverviewIn the aftermath of a devastating war, Dagmar Grieder and her family flee the advancing Russian Army. Her father, conscripted into the German military, has not been heard from in months. With her mother and her younger brother, the family learns to improvise every aspect of their existence. With supplies scarce, Grieder and her relatives forage for food in the local forests, with Grieder herself becoming an expert at finding the tastiest mushrooms -- a special treat for a hungry family. Grieder's story is vivid and deeply personal, a tale of loss and belonging, that offers a new perspective on post-war refugees amid Europe's rebuilding. Grieder is a natural storyteller, and her life story is truly a Cinderella tale: riches to rags to riches again. Grieder has a keen eye to see meaning, beauty, and humor in daily life. Originally intended for her children and family, these recollections of growing up in post-war Germany will appeal to a wide audience. Now in her ninth decade, Grieder has witnessed profound changes in the country of her birth and its transformation from a nation of sheep, led astray by a charismatic madman, to one of the strongest democracies in the world. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Dagmar GriederPublisher: Stoney Creek Publishing Group Imprint: Stoney Creek Publishing Group Dimensions: Width: 13.70cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.249kg ISBN: 9798987900291Pages: 128 Publication Date: 16 April 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Not yet available  This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsReviews"""The Mushroom Girl is a touching memoir of a little girl's life as refugee during and after World War II. Through her eyes we relive hardships, curiosity, and wonder as her family finds ways to survive. There is sweetness and compassion, triumph and resignation in Grieder's voice as she describes landscapes of scarcity and precarity. Her honesty and courage in facing obstacles of every sort endear us to Dagmar, both the child and the adult, as she captivates us with her storytelling.--John R. Clarke, author of Art in the Lives of Ordinary Romans" Author InformationDAGMAR GRIEDER is an American by choice, widow of a genius, mother of four, retired banker, lover of foreign lands and languages, friend of the arts, mover and builder of houses. Now in her ninth decade, she believes that the elders of the tribe have a responsibility to tell the stories of long ago. She lives in Austin, Texas. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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