Love, War and Curling Irons

A Memoir

Biography & Memoir, Historical
Cover of the book Love, War and Curling Irons by Leni Schick-Grehl, Rita Ginsberg, Trafford Publishing
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Author: Leni Schick-Grehl, Rita Ginsberg ISBN: 9781426901188
Publisher: Trafford Publishing Publication: January 28, 2009
Imprint: Trafford Publishing Language: English
Author: Leni Schick-Grehl, Rita Ginsberg
ISBN: 9781426901188
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Publication: January 28, 2009
Imprint: Trafford Publishing
Language: English

After sixty years, Leni Schick-Grehl opens a window to the secrets of her past in Love, War & Curling Irons. Journey with Leni through some most memorable stories of her parents lives before she was born, playful moments during her childhood, and becoming of age during Nazi Germany and World War II. This historical memoir will leave readers empowered and intrigued as they embark through the uncertainty and panic of the air raids, and the destruction and poverty left by the war.

With nowhere to live, Leni finds temporary haven in the basement of Werner Ihnens barber shop where she works. After months of uncertainty, Germany surrenders, and the allies assume power, sparking a glimmer of hope and renewal.

Yearning for a fresh start in life, Leni ventures to find her esteemed grandparents in Bremen-Aumund, Germany, only to discover that an American sergeant has befriended her grandparents. Spellbound by their first encounter, the story ignites as two lives are changed by the circumstances of war that brought them together.

A heartfelt tale touched with humor and eloquent simplicity, Love, War & Curling Irons both inspires and delights readers as it chronicles a life where the will and love stand strong despite overwhelming obstacles.

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After sixty years, Leni Schick-Grehl opens a window to the secrets of her past in Love, War & Curling Irons. Journey with Leni through some most memorable stories of her parents lives before she was born, playful moments during her childhood, and becoming of age during Nazi Germany and World War II. This historical memoir will leave readers empowered and intrigued as they embark through the uncertainty and panic of the air raids, and the destruction and poverty left by the war.

With nowhere to live, Leni finds temporary haven in the basement of Werner Ihnens barber shop where she works. After months of uncertainty, Germany surrenders, and the allies assume power, sparking a glimmer of hope and renewal.

Yearning for a fresh start in life, Leni ventures to find her esteemed grandparents in Bremen-Aumund, Germany, only to discover that an American sergeant has befriended her grandparents. Spellbound by their first encounter, the story ignites as two lives are changed by the circumstances of war that brought them together.

A heartfelt tale touched with humor and eloquent simplicity, Love, War & Curling Irons both inspires and delights readers as it chronicles a life where the will and love stand strong despite overwhelming obstacles.

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