Maria Augusta von Trapp was the stepmother and matriarch of the Trapp Family Singers. Her life story served as the inspiration for a 1956 German film, which in turn inspired the Broadway musical The Sound of Music. Her recollections capture not only the family's musical journey but also her spiritual growth and profound connection to music.
The Sound of Music, a beloved story with nearly 1,500 Broadway performances, is based on the life of Maria and the Trapp family. In this book, Baroness Maria Augusta Trapp shares her heartfelt account of her romance, their escape from Nazi Austria, and their new life in America, complemented by original photographs.