This is a true story, based on thirteen years of research. It is the story of friendship between a Jewish boy Freddy and his Christian friend Helmut who are separated by the political turmoil of the aftermath of the first World War in Germany, that obliged him and his family to seek refuge in France. It is the story of friendship between Freddy and George, his classmate whom he meets in school in Paris. It is the Story of Sigmund, whose patriotic blindness impacted the life of his whole family. I always felt the urge to write this story, to tell it freely, without any literary or formal restrictions, thus allowing the soul of the characters with all their qualities and misgivings to shine through it. Now, after all these years, it has finally seen the light of day. Alice Weil