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This is the memoir of Dita, a German girl who was born into the privileged upper class of the Polish Corridor in 1930. She discusses political events of the time and their implications for the people who lived on the land. Her story describes the survival strategies employed by members of her family and by members of her community. She tells about the destruction of an idyllic lifestyle and the key factors that played a role in people’s ability to forge a new life. This story is filled with human strength and courage, and with moments of brilliance and sheer luck. It includes eye-witness accounts of numerous attacks, including the destruction of Dresden. Dita’s life is chronicled from her earliest memories until she sees the Statue of Liberty, a symbol of new possibilities for anyone who has ever viewed her.