Uschi's Journey

This is a true and gripping account of the sufferings and triumphs of young Uschi and her German family, enduring the challenges and dangers of living in Nazi Germany during World War II and its aftermath. It begins with her familys vibrant and joyful life in pre-war Germany and vividly describes life in Berlin and the harrowing experience of the Allied bombardments and subsequent evacuation of women and children to the East. With the advance of the Russian Army, Uschi and her family find themselves on the frontline and are driven back, in forced marches, to Germany. Following the defeat of the Nazis, the family returns to Allied-occupied Berlin only to find the city in ruins. With the shortages of food and shelter, they suffer extreme hardships of hunger and cold winters. Uschis strength and resilience, against impossible odds, is both inspiring and heart wrenching. Having lived through the war, Uschis saga takes yet another surprising and improbable turn that changes her life forever