Feet in the Fire

By Margot M. Blewett

Book Overview

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1928704883
• ISBN13: 9781928704881
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Fusion Pr
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 0.8" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

Captivating and So Personal!

The author paints a picture of a time in history that many have forgotten and others never knew. Her personal and painfully honest emotions capture the reader. I did not want to do anything but read and get to the end of her story. What a treasure to have Mrs. Blewett's memories and life experiences in print! I believe this book should be taught in our schools.

ABSOLUTELY RIVETING

I could not put it down!!! Margot writes beautifully. She tells about her experience as a child in war-torn Germany. I don't want to give any of it away. BUY THIS BOOK!

A Hidden Corner of History

Blewett has quite a story to tell, beginning with her childhood when she was briefly introduced to Hitler, to the pleasures of vacationing in Bavaria, to scavenging for survival in war's aftermath. More than a history lesson, the book chronicles the emotions within a particular family who began as members of the privileged class. Blewett gives us an unflinching view of people who disapproved of, but did not act against Hitler. Far from apologizing for German sins, Blewett shows the danger which made her mother look away from a train of Jewish prisoners, the regimentation which shaped the lives of her family, and the forces which cost them dearly.

A new opportunity to learn

I am the same age as the author. I experienced World War II while living in the protective environment of America. This book helped me to better understand what it was like to live under a repressive regime and conditions of war in your back yard. I think every American should read this book. It should be available in schools and libraries. My picture of World War II is more complete because of Feet in the Fire.

Haunting story - NOT "just another" Nazi narrative

I first read this book in manuscript form several years ago, and couldn't put it down. Margot Blewett's storytelling style is vivid, moving, and unforgettable. She tells a poignant and very personal story that leaves certain images and passages burned into your memory. This should be required reading in every high school.