A German from the Ukraine : an immigrant's journey to Oregon

Erlebnisbericht

Zusammenfassung: "Walter Ratzlaf was born in the small Ukrainian town of Zhitomir at the height of the greatest armed conflict the world has ever seen. Though his family of German heritage had contributed to Ukrainian society for generations, they were forced to flee for their lives ahead of the Russian advance after the battle of Stalingrad. A German from the Ukraine recounts the sometimes harrowing, often poignant journey of a young boy and his family as they make their way to the safety of Germany, and eventually to Portland, Oregon after World War II. With a unique perspective, Walt documents the struggles, hopes, and joys of an immigrant family as it forges a new life in the United States. With millions of immigrants continuing to seek safety and freedom in America, A German from the Ukraine will not only resonate with readers today, but far into the future."--Page 4 of cover.
Zusammenfassung: "Recounts the early life of Walter Ratzlaf, who was born in the Ukraine during World War II and, with his family, fled to Germany ahead of the advancing Russian army. Tells of the challenges of surviving in post-war Germany and his family's journey across the Atlantic and America to their new home in Portland, Oregon. Documents the opportunities, struggles, and setbacks his family experienced as they gradually made a life for themselves in a new culture and place"--(Provided by publisher.)

Angaben zum Objekt

• Standort: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• ISBN: 9781732875319 ; 1732875316
• Maße: 24 cm
• Umfang: viii, 88 Seiten, 48 ungezählte Seiten
• Sprache: Englisch
• Anmerkungen: Illustrationen

Klassifikation und Themen

• Schlagwort: Geschichte 1951-1966 ; Einwanderung ; Deutsche ; USA

Beteiligte, Orts- und Zeitangaben

• Ereignis: Veröffentlichung
• (wo): Missoula, Montana
• (wer): Bucking Horse Books
• (wann): [2021]
• Urheber: Ratzlaf, Walter

Weitere Informationen

• Inhaltsverzeichnis: Introduction -- Origins -- Setting the stage -- Growing conflict -- Post-war Germany -- Coming to America -- The Rose City -- Back to the farm -- Challenging times -- Coming of age -- Breaking points and silver linings -- College years and beyond -- Final acknowledgements, thoughts and reflections.
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• Letzte Aktualisierung: 11.06.2025, 14:06 MESZ