Overview
"They called us the enemy's women. But, like mothers everywhere, I fought my own battle against Hitler-to save my son from becoming his soldier."Danzig, late summer 1939. Elke, a young German woman, has everything-a loving family, a devoted husband, and a carefree seven-year-old son playing on the sun-drenched beaches. But in the blink of an eye, her world shatters as war breaks, engulfing her family and forever altering the course of her life.When her husband answers the call to serve in the German army, Elke is left alone to manage their small family farm. Her strength is tested beyond measure when she receives the devastating news: her husband has been killed on the battlefields of France. Now a widow, Elke must navigate the treacherous waters of wartime Germany while protecting her most precious treasure-her son.As the conflict rages on, Elke faces an even greater threat: the Nazi regime's relentless campaign to recruit children into the Hitler Youth. With each passing day, she must make impossible choices that will determine not only her fate but that of her beloved child. Should she defy the Nazis and risk everything? Can she find the courage to help those fleeing persecution? And what kind of future awaits her son in this maelstrom of violence and ideology?This gripping novel is a powerful testament to maternal courage that will resonate deeply with readers. An unforgettable story of love and sacrifice in humanity's darkest hour, For My Child will stay with you long after you turn the final page.
- | Author: Alex Amit
- | Publisher: Alex Amit
- | Publication Date: Apr 16, 2025
- | Number of Pages: 00542 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-10: 9657872057
- | ISBN-13: 9789657872055
