Come to realize what transpired in Germany during World War II through the day to day experiences of a grandmother after her son left for North Africa. She not only talks to you about daily personal matters; however, narrates with eloquence political situations, how the war is progressing, listening to Hitler and Goebbels. She talks about the weather, how people had to fight for recognition and for eats.Anna Kerschl Bauer talks about the many times the family is needed to be in the basement, racing later to the hill-side bunker.You will be drawn into the life of Anna Kerschl Bauer and be aware of the climate which became more and more words of discomfort and/or encouragement.