A must read for adolescents and adults alike, a triumph of the human spirit against incredible odds. This book is the true account of a child growing up in war-torn Germany. The author is that child. A must read for anyone who believes in the power of the human spirit, and anyone who dares to dream the elusive dream. Having lost his family and his roots the author leads us through the horrors and atrocities this child had to endure. Now at age 70 he decided to bare his soul for all to see. The only survivor of his family, the author considers this book his legacy. A 'best seller' he does not think so, a 'literary novel' definitely not - it was written as this boy would have talked and expressed his feelings. Dare to dream and believe that in centuries to come future generations may live in his utopia.