One of the New York Times Books Review's 100 Notable Books of 2014!A portrait of an intellectually rigorous German household opposed to the Nazis and how its members suffered for their political stanceFew writers have deepened our understanding of the Third Reich as much as German historian; biographer; journalist; and critic Joachim Fest. His biography of Adolf Hitler has reached millions of readers around the world. Born in 1926; Fest experienced firsthand the rise of the Nazis; the Second World War; and a catastrophically defeated Germany; thus becoming a vital witness to these difficult years.In this memoir of his childhood and youth; Fest offers a far-reaching view of how he experienced the war and National Socialism. True to the German Bildung tradition; Fest grows up immersed in the works of Goethe; Schiller; Mörike; Rilke; Kleist; Mozart; and Beethoven. His father; a conservative Catholic teacher; opposes the Nazi regime and as a result loses his job and status. Fest is forced to move to a boarding school in the countryside that he despises; and in his effort to come to terms with his father’s strong political convictions; he embarks on a tireless quest for knowledge and moral integrity that will shape the rest of his life and writing career.
#347609 in Books Taylor Trade Publishing 2014-09-16Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 11.26 x 1.03 x 8.86l; .0 #File Name: 1589799615288 pagesTaylor Trade Publishing
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful. I really enjoyed this bookBy Nich AnthonyI really enjoyed this book. The photos; and other images; are crystal clear and the text is very informative. Not as comprehensive as the "MGM Backlot" book; (what is!) but in its own way; an equal. A great addition to my film book library.Thank you Steven!6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. The Last Great Backlot History!By Kindle CustomerHaving had a chance to tour the lot in the late 70's because my relative leased editing equipment to the major studios I was fascinated with the history of it all. It is truly the last true movie back lot left. MGM's was sold off during the start of the Kerkorian reign (what a loss) and Twentieth Century Fox's was lost. So much cinematic history remains at Warner's lot. If you are a big movie buff this book is just a treasure trove of interesting facts and photos.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. What a nice way to gain more insight to my Burbank pastBy Steve GerraldI grew up in Burbank; 1951-1972; and cannot count the times I have riden by the Warner Brothers Studio and the Columbia Ranch on Hollywood Way. The details about the sound stages; costume; property departments and the backlot property is most interesting. I remember driving along Forest Lawn Drive looking across the LA River to see the Camelot castle. We saw part of the filing take place for the movie Picnic. Yes; I even have Kim Novak's autograph! What a nice way to gain more insight to my Burbank past! An enjoyable read for sure.
