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Graphic: Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Antisemitism, War
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Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, War
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Disrespectful to give it anything less than 5 stars. The insight into a civilian's psyche during the defeat of the Nazis right at the heart of the empire is incredibly valuable, especially when you look beyond the chronological events and look at the gender roles and societal structures present in Nazi Germany, and how those break down.
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Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, War
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This is the diary of a German woman in Berlin at the end of the second World War. It tells of the suffering women such as herself experienced at the hands of Russiab soldiers. It is an important testimony to a part of history largely forgotten.
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Moderate: Rape
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Graphic: Rape, War
Excellent. I can't say anything that no one else has said, however: I am a Holocaust researcher, and I do emphasize that it is important to read and understand as many varying experiences during the war as possible.
This book has always been among my recommendations when teaching Reich-era Germany, as much of what the author discusses and experiences impacted Germany society in the post-war era and we still feel parts of it to this day. One famous woman (who is not the author) who experienced April 1945 similar to Anonymous is the wife of former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl, Hannelore Kohl. Hannelore made headlines in Germany and abroad when she ended her life in 2001, partially in response to the trauma she experienced in April 1945.
It's graphic and not for the faint of heart, but its an excellent reminder that there were many different types/categories of victims born out of this war.
This book has always been among my recommendations when teaching Reich-era Germany, as much of what the author discusses and experiences impacted Germany society in the post-war era and we still feel parts of it to this day. One famous woman (who is not the author) who experienced April 1945 similar to Anonymous is the wife of former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl, Hannelore Kohl. Hannelore made headlines in Germany and abroad when she ended her life in 2001, partially in response to the trauma she experienced in April 1945.
It's graphic and not for the faint of heart, but its an excellent reminder that there were many different types/categories of victims born out of this war.
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Graphic: Death, Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Hate crime, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, War, Injury/Injury detail