I was really pleased to review this book and was really thought provoking. World War 2 and the Jewish people are suffering and dying under the Nazi and we think all SS were the same but take Josef who had little choice but to go through what the Fuhrer and other high ranking officers. It was a complicated time in history and brain washing which had taken place over a period of time- difficult to say now what you would do? 

The story takes some leaps and bounds at times as the timeline flips around - between Friedrich in 1957 and Josef in the early 1940s, as well as young Friedrich at the same time, we essentially follow the journeys of the two men.

This highlights being forced in situations that are terrible but at the same time moving forward to a better future.

A well researched story that is heart-breaking but there is kindness, finding oneself and a better future. 

Recommended and was out for publication June 2025.