Karl and Erna Winter, the author's parents, were separated for five long
years by a horrible war. Although Karl was able to come home on leave during the
earlier part of the war, the couple engaged in regular correspondence by both
letter and post card. However, during the late summer of 1944, all mail
deliveries suddenly ceased and neither Karl nor Erna knew if the other was still
alive. In spite of this, both continued to write on a regular basis. This book
contains a
translation of many of these letters and cards which didn't appear at our house
until after the war ended. They show clearly how each of the couple suffered
from not knowing the other's fate.
“Ursula Turner brings us a
fascinating and intimate view of the "other side" in WWII. A poignant and
important reminder that in war human suffering is universal.” -
