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The Minefield Of Memories: A Memoir

The world knows of the horrors Hitler unleashed upon an entire race ofpeople, but, what of the countless other lives torn apart? This is the story ofone such innocent, a young Austrian boy who struggles to find meaning and hopeamidst the chaos and horror of World War II. The calm of Alfie's childhood in the heart of Sudetenland is surrounded and eventually destroyed asHitler's greed consumes all of Europe. Leftbehind by his fleeing family, Alfie is separated fromall he holds dear. He sets out on a journey of survival and discovery--asagonizing loneliness, witnessed brutalities, and numbing hunger all determineto break Alfie's faith in those around him.? Alfie must navigatethe many minefields, real and psychological, that lurk before him in his uncertainfuture and behind him in his troubled past. Even upon Alfie'seventual escape to America, the very idea of family is thrown intoquestion, as long buried secrets are revealed.Throughoutthis story of love and loyalty, war and renewal, betrayal and trust, Alfie finds that the most difficult road he faces is thebeleaguered path of his own memories.  more

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  • From: Amazon
  • Posted: Jul-14-2009

Excellent Read

Great book about a young boy's experience during war stricken Europe. It's amazing what this kid went through & survived. Get your kleenex out.Loved how it turned out for him. I would love to see a movie made of it.Great author. I could not put the book down. Can't wait for her next book!

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  • Posted: Jun-18-2008

Sometimes The Germans Were Victims.

"The Minefield Of Memories" by Karina Wetherbee. Subtitled: "A Memoir Told By Alf Tieze". AuthorHouse, Bloomington, Indiana, 2004.After the First World War, parts of the territory of Bohemia and Moravia were assigned to the nascent Czechoslovakia, by the Treaty of Saint-Germain, 1919. This part...

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  • Posted: Aug-25-2007

Wonderful glimpse into history!

For those of us who think that "no stone has been left unturned" in WWII literature, think again! This well written and poignant memoir provides a unique glimpse of WWII from the "losing side." Without giving away his story, young Alfie suffered more than most as a young boy growing up in...

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  • Posted: Nov-02-2004

Minefield of Memories - A Good Read

I found this an excellent read. The author is a new voice who writes sensitively and well about a topic of great interest to many. This book will please all readers, but especially those who have undergone the horrors of war first hand. Those who have not experienced war will gain understanding...

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  • Posted: Oct-15-2004

a moving account

Minefield of Memories is a moving account of perseverance over misfortune and triumph over adversity. It is written in a lovely lyrical style, with a poignancy that touches the heart. I would strongly reccommend this book for book groups as it combines great readability with a good learning...

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  • Posted: Jun-22-2004

The Minefield of Memories

I really enjoyed reading this book as it captivated my attention to see through the eyes of a child! Karina Wetherbee writes a fascinating true story sharing her fathers life, Alf Tieze, in a world where a boy becomes a man overnight and still possesses the heart and soul of a child. In...

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  • From: Amazon
  • Posted: Jun-18-2004

The Minefield of Memories

A Must-ReadThe "Minefield of Memories" is a book about the horrors of war, of the power of the human spirit and of ultimate renewal.Karina Wetherbee tells the story of her father's World War II experiences using the genre of creative non-fiction so well that the reader can easily visualize...

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  • Posted: Jun-18-2004

Food for the soul

A Minefield of Memories:There are times in life when an event affects us "wholly", leaving an indelible mark in our souls. Reading "A Minefield of Memories" was such an event for me. The narrative is moving, with a trail of hope and compassion victorious over the horrific events of war. It...

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  • Posted: Jun-17-2004

Fascinating Memoir

Karina Wetherbee's skillful telling of her father's experiences during World War II provides the reader with a riveting read - adding new dimensions and perspectives to common knowledge of WWII. I found the memoir hard to put down with each chapter pushing me on to the next. The writing is clear...

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  • Posted: Jun-09-2004

Required Reading!!!!!

I really enjoyed this book. In fact after I read it, I ordered several to give as gifts to my kids and other family members. I wanted all of them to read it as soon as possible because it is so powerful. It is such an incredible story about tremendous pain, indescribable suffering, questionable...

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