I think she's done an even better job here. Following these individuals through the entire period gives a vivid sense of what it must have been like to live through, and of the choices we make muddling along in times of crisis — and their eventual consequences.
Great interview — I learned so much, and will be reading the book. I was very impressed with her first book — a real eye opener on the GDR.
I think she's done an even better job here. Following these individuals through the entire period gives a vivid sense of what it must have been like to live through, and of the choices we make muddling along in times of crisis — and their eventual consequences.