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Frauen: German Women Recall the Third Reich by Alison Owings is a poignant and insightful collection of stories from German women who lived through the Third Reich. Published in 1995 by Rutgers University Press, this book offers a unique perspective on the experiences of women during one of the most tumultuous periods in modern history.
Who Uses It?
Primarily, this book is used by students and educators in history, sociology, and women's studies courses at the college and university levels. It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the personal narratives of women during the Third Reich, including historians, researchers, and individuals seeking to deepen their knowledge of this period.
History and Editions
The book has been a significant contribution to historical literature for over two decades. It was first published in 1995 and has since become a foundational text for understanding the experiences of German women during the Third Reich. The author, Alison Owings, conducted extensive interviews with women who lived through this period, capturing their stories and reflections in a way that provides a personal and humanizing perspective on historical events.
Author and Other Works
Alison Owings is a renowned author known for her meticulous research and engaging storytelling. In addition to Frauen: German Women Recall the Third Reich, she has written other books that explore the lives of women in different historical contexts. Her work is highly regarded for its depth and sensitivity, making her a trusted voice in the field of historical narrative.
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| Preface | |
| Introduction | |
| A Note about Language, Translation, and Truth | |
| Idealism and Chasm | p. 1 |
| Motherhood Times Ten, and Food to Spare | p. 17 |
| A Matter of Fate | p. 32 |
| National Socialism and Christianity | p. 54 |
| Retrospective Guilt | p. 68 |
| The History Lesson | p. 83 |
| An "Exotic" Past | p. 99 |
| A Cosmopolitan View of the World | p. 116 |
| Learning How Communism Works | p. 137 |
| Solidarity and Survival | p. 155 |
| "We Did Love Our Fuhrer, Really!" | p. 172 |
| Before, During, and After the Firebombing | p. 185 |
| The Ambivalence of Avoidance | p. 197 |
| From the Emperor to a Mud Hole | p. 214 |
| Rural Perspectives | p. 231 |
| A Modest Woman of the Resistance | p. 245 |
| The Schisms of a "Flakwaffenhelferin" | p. 266 |
| On Megalomaniacs and Little People | p. 284 |
| Dissident Clergy and Dissident Actions | p. 299 |
| A Job in Its Own Category | p. 313 |
| A Child Not of the Times | p. 342 |
| "A Very Unpolitical Woman" | p. 357 |
| "I Was Alone. And I Had the Whole City Against Me." | p. 366 |
| "I Am Never Dishonest." | p. 387 |
| Life as a Cabaret | p. 412 |
| A Natural Matter of Friendship | p. 431 |
| Talking about Silence | p. 451 |
| Conclusion | p. 468 |
| Glossary | p. 477 |
| Acknowledgments | p. 481 |
| Index | p. 485 |
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