In 1961, Carol Knych was hired by the Department of Defense Dependents Schools in Germany, where she began a lifetime career as an English teacher for the children of military personnel. Stationed in Germany in the midst of the Cold War, Carol witnessed both the height of communism, and the eventual fall of the Soviet Union. In-between, the Cold War Teacher's Tales reflects countless other memories that span an era. For any fan of history and the human experience, this book is certain to be an entertaining read.