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Tilli's Story: My Thoughts Are Free

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An amazing book about an amazing woman's struggles in German during the Nazi rule & later Russian rule. This should be included in every library collection of WWII books. It's a different perspective than any other WWII book out there. It's from a farm girl's veiw of the war & Hitler. All a true story that will open your eyes to life & war & family love. You will not be able to put it down. Also, a great book club selection with many great discussion points. Everyone I've given this book to LOVES it & you will too.

This book just made me feel like I was there in all the horrors Tilli was going through. I understood her feelings about the people and conditions she endured. Her love for family members, her determination to change her life, but not her inner self. This should make it to Oprah's book list if anything does. Just a wonderful book, the first one I've ever seen spanning WWII and the two Germanies.

I love good thrillers, and this truly is one. The things young Tilli had to endure just to acheive something we take for granted every day. Freedom. She had such hope, such spirit. Nothing could stop her, and nothing could stop me from reading! It was a wonderful retelling of an amazing journey. One everyone could learn from.

This book is absolutly wonderful! It is so interesting to get a different perspective on this time in history. Anyone who has read Anne Frank or seen/read Schindlers List needs to read this too.

I would suggest this as a great cross-curriculum novel for high school/college.

From the moment I opened this book, I could not put it down - a rarity in today's literary market. Ms Collier drew me into Tilli's life and recreated the places and experiences so vividly that these images remain fresh in my memory. This is a story that must be read by everyone - especially our young people! In a nation where we take our freedoms for granted, this is a fresh reminder that things can change in a heartbeat! This was truly a story of great faith in the face of horrific tragedies - and incredible sacrifice. Thank you, Tilli, for sharing your life with us! A truly inspirational read!! BRAVO!!

This book was beautifully written...I was virtually transported in time and walked every step with Tilli thru her explicit details of the events of her childhood. Once I received the book in the mail I just could not set it down until I read it thru. She showed tremendous strength and courage as each horrible event happened. Everyone who has ever questioned our freedom in the USA should read this book and never complain about our way of life.

I have read so many books about the Jews and the Holocaust but I never gave much thought to what the Germans went through. Boy, did this book open my eyes. Hitler took what he wanted from the German people, raped the women and young girls, took their food, killed their pets for no reason. The young girls had to go into hiding just like the Jews had to do. Their young men (boys) were drafted into the army and taken from their families as young as 16. This is a must read. I could not put this book down and it sure held my attention. It will open your eyes to the suffering of the German people under Hilters rule....