Mischling, Second Degree: My Childhood in Nazi Germany
Mischling, Second Degree: My Childhood in Nazi Germany
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1990
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1990256
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Germany • 1940s
1990
Adult
14-18 years
Super Short Summary
Mischling, Second Degree: My Childhood in Nazi Germany is Ilse Koehn's autobiographical account detailing her experiences growing up in Germany during the Nazi regime. The narrative explores the challenges faced by a person classified as "Mischling," or of mixed Jewish heritage, under oppressive racial laws and the impacts on her family and identity.
Dark
Unnerving
Emotional
Melancholic
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Review Roundup
Mischling, Second Degree: My Childhood in Nazi Germany by Ilse Koehn is praised for its poignant and personal narrative, offering a unique child's perspective on life in Nazi Germany. Critics commend its emotional depth and historical insight, though some feel it lacks detailed historical context. Its blend of memoir and history resonates emotionally despite occasional narrative gaps.
Who Should Read Mischling, Second Degree: My Childhood in Nazi Germany?
A reader interested in Mischling, Second Degree: My Childhood in Nazi Germany would likely appreciate historical memoirs, particularly those exploring Holocaust experiences. Fans of Anne Frank's The Diary of a Young Girl or Elie Wiesel's Night would find this poignant narrative compelling and enlightening.
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Germany • 1940s
1990
Adult
14-18 years
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