The Heart Still Sings

Dieter's life begins in Czechoslovakia in December 1942 during World War 2. It is a time of hardship, uncertainty and danger for the German family who flee their homeland with two year old Dieter when the Russian Army comes in. Dieter's life is shaped by these circumstances. Sordid memories are etched into his young mind in spite of the loving care of his grandparents, Oma and Opa. Life changes suddenly for Dieter when Oma dies and he must live with his mother from now on. His dreams are shattered as he leaves Germany to start a new life in a country which calls migrants aliens. Remembering the songs from his homeland and the love of his grandparents he dreams how he would like his life to be. Will the trauma and difficulties ever allow him to break free and move forward to make his dreams become reality?

• | Author: Jean Klier
• | Publisher: Balboa Press Au
• | Publication Date: Aug 28, 2019
• | Number of Pages: 578 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1504319109
• | ISBN-13: 9781504319102