Questions About Forty Autumns: A Family's Story of Courage and Survival on Both Sides of the Berlin Wall

by Nina Willner (Goodreads Author)

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Is this age appropriate for a 14 year old?

Jason Muckley Yes, it is a historical account of one family's survival in East Germany during the Cold War. There isn't any graphic portrayals of life in East Germa…moreYes, it is a historical account of one family's survival in East Germany during the Cold War. There isn't any graphic portrayals of life in East Germany that would be inappropriate for children. I think it would be both informative and important book for younger people to read to understand the Cold War better, as well as Communist societies and Totalitarian governments.(less)

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What do people think of this book? I am battling to read it as its like a text book and too factual. Not like a story/novel at all. Wondering if I should persevere

Ellie I was worried about the same thing at the beginning, but in the end I think it had just the right amount of history to let you really understand the s…moreI was worried about the same thing at the beginning, but in the end I think it had just the right amount of history to let you really understand the story. Beautifully written!(less)

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