BRAVE FACE

The inspiring WWII Memoir of a Dutch/German Child

Sunday Memories

When I was young, Sundays were celebrated as a day of rest. Stores were closed. You didn’t play outside with your friends. That part was boring. So boring. One went to church in the morning. You wore your Sunday best clothing. You took more time to look your...

My Mother

Late in August in 1907, my mother was born in Bottrop in Westphalen. She was the youngest of five sisters that I know of.  There were Anna, Ciska, Paula, Agnes and my mom Auguste.  The name suited her well.   There were also at least five brothers that I know of.  I...