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Fascinating, October 24, 2003 *****
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Reviewer: Ziggle from Pennsylvania, USA | What was it like to be an ordinary child living in Germany in the beginnings of WWII? It's something that we, today, can not fathom.
Elfi's World *****
Rita
CT (11/16/2003)
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A very delightful, yet serious book about growing up in Germany during WW II. It brings back memories to many Germans who lived through that time. Insightfully written, touching the heart. |
Elfi's World *****
Barb
Ohio, U.S.A. (9/7/2003)
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Elfi's world is a well written book that completely captured my heart. I felt as if I was right there with her through out the whole story. I felt her joy (the wedding), her sorrow (when she dropped her new doll), her fear (during the bombings) and her grief (when she lost her favorite aunt). This is a truly all inspiring book that should be at the top of everyones must read list. |
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Elfi's World *****
Joan-Marie
New Jersey, USA (9/1/2003)
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As you travel with Elfi through her early childhood, the "little child" in you will recall many of your childhood memories. That's what makes "Elfi's World" different from other books. As it is the "child" in us that is responding, we do not relate to Elfi the way we might relate to the heroine of another book. Instead, Elfi is more like a friend - someone to "share" feelings and childhood memories with. As I travelled with Elfi during her peaceful childhood years, I recalled many of my own childhood memories. And not just the memories but the feelings associated with them too. By the time the war arrived, Elfi and I were already good friends, so it mattered not that I never have experienced the reality of war. As she recalled the pain and suffering brought about by war, I "experienced" the pain and suffering with her. Travelling with Elfi was a good trip - one we probably should take more often. In writing "Elfi's World" Edelgard Knoob has given us this opportunity. |
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Elfi's World *****
Janet
Connecticut U.S,A. (8/24/2003)
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In "Elfi's World", Edelgard Knoob transports us to the wondrous time and place of her childhood in Germany. We see through little Elfi's eyes the beauty of an era when times were still simple. Her family comes alive throughout the book as we learn their individual characters. Grandmother and Grandfather played a very important role in Elfi's upbringing and their love and warmth is genuinely felt through the writer. And Aunt Gusti quickly became a favorite of mine. Her cheerfullness and dedication to the family was endearing. I was very sorry to read of her misfortune at the arms of the Third Reich. Elfie's mischiefness keeps us smiling throughout the story but through her loving upbringing, her faith and optimism lets her shine through all obstacles. The memories that are brought to life in this revealing autobiography will immortalize Elfi and her family forever. I would recommend this book as great reading for young and old. |
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