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Book Review: Pocket of Guilt
The Schulz family, all members of the Mormon church, is trying to survive in Germany, during and after WWII. When Hitler invades Poland and the war officially begins, the family is quickly feeling its strain, as they have less and less food to eat. Anna Schulz often stands in line for hours, only to find the market shelves empty. This becomes the least of her worries though, when, one by one, the men of the Schulz family head off to defend their country. The story follows Dieter, the middle son, just 10 years old when the war begins, as he…
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Author Interview – Dora Lee Thompson
Please welcome Dora Lee Thompson, the author of Pocket of Guilt. I’m was very excited to interview her, as her book is one that is unique to my reading tastes! I’ll be reviewing it tomorrow, but today please enjoy reading her interview answers. 1. Jessica: This book was a new experience for me, in that it discussed how LDS teens were affected by World War II. What inspired you to write about this rather unique subject matter? Dora: Some of the events in Pocket of Guilt were inspired by the true adventures of my friend, Ralph Hechtle, who lived in…