A remarkable true story of love, loss, strength, and resistance told through the eyes of a German girl turned courageous young woman named Waltraud.

The Nazis tried to break her. But her very name means strength.

Germany 1937. Waltraud isn't like the other German girls. She got her feisty, independent spirit from her father. When he's forced into Hitler's army, she's thrust from the innocence of youth into a war-torn world of bombings, forced allegiance, and zealous Nazis who seek to extinguish any hint of dissent.

Amid the horrors of war, Waltraud fights to survive and remain firm in her resolve, conspiring in a treasonous plot that could come at an unbearable cost to those she loves.

Ultimately, the devastation of war dims her hope. But a young man scarred by his own past promises a brighter future. To secure it, she must cross forbidden borders where she comes face to face with an enemy even more terrifying than the Nazis.

Can Waltraud leave her haunting past behind and take hold of the life she's dreamed of, or will she lose everything trying?

Waltraud: A True Story of Growing Up in Nazi Germany is a sweeping family saga that pulls back the curtain on what life was like before, during, and after World War II from a German perspective. Capture a rare glimpse into the rise and fall of the Third Reich and one young woman's courageous journey to follow her heart no matter the cost. If you love inspiring true stories of love, faith, and the resilience of the human spirit, don't miss this unforgettable read.

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AUTHOR'S NOTE
Author, Tammy Borden, grew up hearing her mother's first-hand accounts of coming of age under Hitler's regime, even joining her on several trips to Germany to stroll the cobblestone streets where recollections were shared in their actual settings. Through the years, she recorded Waltraud's stories, fully intent on writing a WW2 historical fiction novel based on a true story. She's now woven her mother's real-life stories into an eye-opening and deeply moving narrative.