Dorothea Gutzeit: Be True and Serve - E-book - ePub

A fascinating view of the "other side" in World War II, on the domestic front. Born in Berlin, Dorothea Gutzeit (1921 - 2005 ) spent her formative years in Nazi Germany and in her war-torn city. She then forged a new life in Canada."An amazing family story of courage and immigration." - Siegfried Hansch (German-Canadian Business Association)"An authentic and absorbing account of one woman's courage, tracing her life from early 20th century Germany to a new and challenging life in Canada, drawing on diaries, certificates and various documents, along with memories shared." - H.
Zobl (Professor Emeritus, Carleton University)Daughter Irene Riznek (Koenigsberger) was born in Germany and came to Canada as a child. She prepared this autobiography based on historical certificates, documents and Annenpas records, and on her mother's notes and their many conversations. She has a son and a daughter, and lives in Ontario.