Daughters Known To Fame

By Lena C. Ahlers

Book Overview

Daughters Known To Fame is a memoir written by Lena C. Ahlers about her family's journey from Germany to the United States during World War II. The book focuses on the lives of three sisters, Margarethe, Gerda, and Lieselotte, who each made significant contributions to their respective fields. Margarethe became a renowned scientist, Gerda a successful artist, and Lieselotte a respected educator.Through personal anecdotes and historical context, Ahlers tells the story of her family's struggles and triumphs as they navigate a new country and culture. She also explores the challenges faced by women during this time period and how her sisters defied societal expectations to pursue their passions.Daughters Known To Fame is a touching tribute to three remarkable women and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. It is a must-read for anyone interested in World War II history, women's empowerment, and the immigrant experience.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163192139
• ISBN13: 9781163192139
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"