The Fruit of Torgau - Glunt, David J.
14,99 €
inkl. MwSt.

Versandfertig in über 4 Wochen
  • Broschiertes Buch

Ada Engle and Hans Krause are born in Torgau, Germany, during the rise of the Nazi party. Ada's father, Theo Krause, is the assistant pastor of a Lutheran congregation. Jacob Engel, Hans's father, is drafted and goes to war. Soon, Jacob and Theo are imprisoned for listening to Radio London. When the devastating war ends, Ada and Hans marry and decide to flee from Soviet-occupied East Germany. Ada succeeds in a dramatic flight through the ""iron curtain."" In the escape she loses track of Hans. Living alone in West Germany, Ada finds a new church but grieves over the loss of her husband. When…mehr

Andere Kunden interessierten sich auch für
Produktbeschreibung
Ada Engle and Hans Krause are born in Torgau, Germany, during the rise of the Nazi party. Ada's father, Theo Krause, is the assistant pastor of a Lutheran congregation. Jacob Engel, Hans's father, is drafted and goes to war. Soon, Jacob and Theo are imprisoned for listening to Radio London. When the devastating war ends, Ada and Hans marry and decide to flee from Soviet-occupied East Germany. Ada succeeds in a dramatic flight through the ""iron curtain."" In the escape she loses track of Hans. Living alone in West Germany, Ada finds a new church but grieves over the loss of her husband. When President Kennedy visits the Wall, she decides to go to America. With a student visa Ada attends Seton Hall University and becomes a paralegal. While working for two lawyers in Newark, another dramatic incident helps Ada find purpose in life. Will she ever be reunited with Hans?
Autorenporträt
David Glunt earned a BA degree from Evangel University and an MA from Bowling Green State University. After many years of teaching history in public high schools, he anchored an evening television talk show. Glunt then became a textbook editor and writer for Glencoe/McGraw-Hill. For twelve years he taught at Tree of Life Christian High School and served as an adjunct faculty instructor at Columbus State University. Patriot Dreams was inspired by his family genealogy and his love for young people. Glunt now resides with his wife, Lois, in Summerville, South Carolina.