Maria Rosa

To Hell and Back: the Life Story of an Austrian World War II Survivor Maria Rosa 1st edition

To Hell and Back: The Life Story of an Austrian World War II Survivor is a unique, one-of-a-kind memoir. Author Maria Rosa takes us on a journey through time and history as she tells the true-to-life story of her harrowing first-person experiences before, during, and after World War 2. Her adventures span the globe as Maria describes life as a little girl, a student, a young lady, a mother, and finally as a grandmother. Emotionally-charged drama alternates with historical narrative and comical anecdotes in Maria's extraordinary and entertaining narrative. Topics include: ? World War II ? The Anschluss or Nazi takeover of Austria ? Relations between Jews and Gentiles ? A child's view of the Holocaust ? Salzburg, the City of Mozart ? Hitler's "Eagle's Nest" retreat ? Historic castles and cathedrals ? The importance of women's education ? International travel adventures ? An encounter with Manhattan Freemasons ? Motherhood and family ? An abusive marriage ? The Cuban Missile Crisis ? The Assassination of JFK ? The Apollo Moon Landing ? The Vietnam War ? Two major California earthquakes ? The fall of the Berlin Wall ? The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library ? ...and much more! Compelling and educational, this eye-opening book is a must-read for all ages!