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A Woman in Berlin by Anonymous

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5.0
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4.5
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5.0
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5.0
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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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5.0
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.
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4.5
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5.0
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4.0
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3.75
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C'est un récit fort en émotion. L'autrice documente sa vie lors des bombardements de Berlin, de l'arrivée des russes, les viols, la faim, les travaux des femmes dans Berlin. Si de prime abord le texte peut être froid, on s'interroge rapidement sur la neutralité de l'autrice. On peut y voir une partie de son travaille de journaliste : toujours rester neutre. Cependant je pense qu'il y a plus que ca. On y retrouve également un certain recul comme pour se protéger, ne pas écrire les sentiments pour ne pas les ressentir. C'est un document brut qui permet d'entrevoir la vie des berlinois sans avoir une vision soviétique ou russe. Je recommande à chacun de le lire pour comprendre un peu plus l'idée que dans une guerre les premiers à perdre ce sont les femmes. 

On vit l'Histoire en directe des choses que plus tard on racontera et on chantera. Mais, quand on est dedans, tout n'est que fardeau et angoisse. L'Histoire est lourde à porter. 

Je résiste, tente de maintenir une flamme en moi. Pourquoi ? À quoi bon ? Quel est le but de mon existence ? Je me sens désespérément seule, avec mon fardeau. 

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