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WALLED-IN A West Berlin Girl's Journey to Freedom by Elke Ertle
Join us for her presentation, a discussion, & book signing on SUNDAY. SEPT. 14TH -2PM Elke Ertle will speak on her memories of living in West Berlin during the Cold War. In her memoir, Walled-In, J. Elke Ertle shares what it was like to grow up in West Berlin, Germany, during the aftermath of World War II, a time when the city was divided into American, British, French, and Soviet occupation sectors. Initially, forty percent of all structures in the city were destroyed. There was little food or shelter. Many died, but Elke's family survived. Interweaving history with personal experiences, J. Elke Ertle takes the reader on a remarkable journey into her closely supervised, yet happy childhood, her youthful disillusionment, and her deliberate, albeit difficult decision to choose freedom. |
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Thank you to our Sponsor!
This event is a part of the programming for GAHC's latest exhibition Berlin: Divided Past/United Future. This exhibit and programming is sponsored by the H. J. Dane Law Firm of Davenport. We are grateful for their generous support in bringing the exhibit and companion programming to the Quad City community. |
Find out more about her book here: http://walled-in-berlin.com/
Visit the German American Heritage Center this month and receive a coupon for $2 your $5 Admission to the Pioneer Village Harvest Moon Song & Dance Fest on Sunday, Oct. 5th from 1-5! 7 bands, 3 dance groups, 100 years of rural American Music! Dan Nagle Walnut Grove Pioneer Village- 18817 290th St. Long Grove, IA 52756 Tickets are just $2 for kids!
