Posted by A Canadian Family’s World War II Odyssey
“In that year (1939) they decided to make a trip to Germany, where Werner’s mother is still living, in Hamburg. They did not sell their land, as this trip was intended as a visit rather than a migration. They sailed on the ship Hansa from New York. Ten days after their arrival in Hamburg, World War II broke out.” ~ Jacob Ulmer, 1956
“In this interesting, well-researched and very moving memoir created from her mother’s letters, interviews and her own memories, Dorothy Mandy gives us a rare and important perspective of the trials — and triumphs! — her family experienced during World War II.” ~ Carol Matthews, author of Minerva’s Owl
“Dorothy Mandy’s family’s longing for home is palpable in every word of this affecting memoir. And the strength and resilience of the adults and children in adapting to their constantly changing situations stayed with me long after they were safely back on Canadian soil.” ~ Lois Peterson, award-winning author
Author Biography
From the Canadian prairie to war-torn Germany, occupied Poland, and back to Canada, Dorothy Mandy’s journey is marked by a unique tale of both Canadian heritage and immigrant experience. As an adult, Dorothy has lived in a co-operative community, and she played an instrumental role in establishing Haven House, a refuge for battered women and children in Nanaimo, BC. She volunteered at the Sexual Assault Centre and served on the District 68 School Board. Dorothy’s passion for advocating women’s rights brought her to represent Alberta Women at the National Action Committee on the Status of Women. She now lives with her longtime partner in British Columbia, where she enjoyed the German Choir and served on the executive of the Canadian Society for German Culture to celebrate the culture and music of her youth. She has found her spiritual community with the Nanaimo Unitarian Fellowship.
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