From the Golden Gate to the Black Forest: The Odyssey of a New American in Search of His Parents' Fate

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The narrative follows the author's journey from childhood escape in Germany just before World War II to his return as an American GI at the war's end. He and his sister, separated from their parents who vanished in Europe, navigate their new lives in San Francisco while maintaining correspondence with their family. Upon returning to Germany, the author uncovers profound truths about life during the war, revealing the impact of conflict on personal and familial ties.