The Auslander
The Auslander by Paul Dowswell, published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA on August 16, 2011, is a historical narrative that explores the life of Peter, a boy sent to an orphanage in Warsaw, Poland after the death of his parents. As a Volksdeutscher with Aryan features, Peter is adopted by a prominent German family during the Nazi regime. However, despite his new surroundings, he grapples with feelings of alienation and begins to question the ideologies imposed upon him.
In this edition, readers will find a detailed portrayal of Peter’s internal struggle as he navigates the complexities of identity and belonging in a tumultuous historical context. The narrative delves into themes of family, adoption, and the impact of war on individuals, providing insight into the experiences of orphans and the moral dilemmas faced during this dark period in Europe. With 304 pages, this book presents a unique perspective on the horrors of Nazi Germany through meticulous research woven into a compelling story.
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When Peter’s parents are killed, he is sent to an orphanage in Warsaw, Poland. But Peter is Volksdeutscher-of German blood. With his blond hair and blue eyes, he looks just like the boy on the Hitler Youth poster. The Nazis decide he is racially valuable. Indeed, a prominent German family is pleased to adopt such a fine Aryan specimen into their household. But despite his new “family,” Peter feels like a foreigner-an ausländer-and he is forming his own ideas about what he sees and what he’s told. He doesn’t want to be a Nazi. So he takes a risk-the most dangerous one he could possibly choose in 1942 Berlin. . . .
Paul Dowswell weaves meticulous research into a thrilling narrative, exposing a different angle of the horrors of Nazi Germany.
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