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Burgdorf CycleSeries

This series delves into the lives of ordinary people in a small German town during the dark years of the Nazi era. It follows the destinies of characters trying to find their place in a society transforming under the pressure of ideology and war. The narratives focus on personal dramas, the resilience of the human spirit, and the complexities of moral choices amidst profound societal shifts. It offers a perspective on history through an intimate lens, highlighting how major events impact everyday existence.

Floating in My Mother's Palm
Stones from the River
The Vision of Emma Blau

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    Stones from the River

    4.1(57)Add rating

    From the acclaimed author of Floating in My Mother’s Palm and Children and Fire, a stunning story about ordinary people living in extraordinary times—“epic, daring, magnificent, the product of a defining and mesmerizing vision” (Los Angeles Times). Trudi Montag is a Zwerg—a dwarf—short, undesirable, different, the voice of anyone who has ever tried to fit in. Eventually she learns that being different is a secret that all humans share—from her mother who flees into madness, to her friend Georg whose parents pretend he’s a girl, to the Jews Trudi harbors in her cellar. Ursula Hegi brings us a timeless and unforgettable story in Trudi and a small town, weaving together a profound tapestry of emotional power, humanity, and truth.

    Stones from the River
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    Floating in My Mother's Palm

    3.8(66)Add rating

    A moving account of Hanna Malter, a young girl growing up in a small town in Germany in the 1950s, a time when Adolf Hitler isn't mentioned in history classes--or by anyone in town.

    Floating in My Mother's Palm
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    The Vision of Emma Blau

    • 432 pages
    • 16 hours of reading
    3.7(2867)Add rating

    Focusing on the immigrant experience in America, this companion novel explores the dreams and disappointments faced by newcomers as they navigate the challenges of assimilation. It delves into the generational bonds of love while also examining the cultural divides that can create rifts within families. Through rich storytelling, Hegi captures the complexities of identity and belonging in a diverse society.

    The Vision of Emma Blau