“A memoir of self-discovery. . . . Lucid and bracing.”
—The New York Times
“An unforgettable portrait of a German wartime childhood. . . . Moving seamlessly between a child’s memories and an adult’s perspective, Ernestine Bradley involves the reader at every step along the way.”
—Doris Kearns Goodwin, author of No Ordinary Time
“Elegant. . . . Sets a lofty standard for introspective memoir.” —The Philadelphia Inquirer
"A smart, engaging memoir." —More
“Dazzling. . . . Bradley’s stirring tale of obstacles overcome, goals pursued, and sacrifices made explores how one woman forged a rewarding life on her own terms." —Booklist
