This high-impact story of a young German child growing up in Hitler's "Third Reich" is told by the author presenting vivid images that guide the reader back in time. Child of War has been written simply to remember and inform without self-pity or bitterness. It is a rare account of those tumultuous times among the many voluminous writings. It tells the story of average people caught up in a conflict beyond their control. Christel's reflections are heart-provoking, yet lightheartedly presented. A delightful read.