THROUGH EMBASSY EYES

by Martha Dodd ‧ RELEASE DATE: N/A

Her father appointed Ambassador to Germany, the writing member of the family, Martha Dodd, went over with him, her mother and brothers, not realizing how Nazi rule would affect their lives. At the start, they were fairly pro-Nazi, but they ran into situations that demanded a reorganization of their thinking and ideas, an adaptation to the supervision that haunted them. The author got to know those in high places, heard plenty of gossip and reports her conclusion about Nazi leaders, foreign correspondents, the diplomatic corps, terrorism and torture as practised by the Nazi regime, the Jewish persecution, etc. Her trip to Russia made Germany even more unpleasant and by the end of four and a half years in Berlin they were all glad to come home. Growing anger at Nazi rule marks the stay in Germany, and she does not mince words in discussing personalities within her ken. Popular in appeal, and from the position of a member of the Embassy family, authentic. Easy reading.

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Publisher: Harcourt, Brace

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Kirkus Reviews Issue: June 15, 1939

Categories: NONFICTION