In Hitler's Germany: Everyday Life in the Third Reich

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Summary: Not What I was Looking For
Review: I bought this book because I was hoping that it would actually be an account of day to day life in Nazi Germany. I was curious how life under the dictatorial mad man looked to everyday German people. What I got was one man's struggle against the Nazi government. I was impressed that Mr. Engelmann was a man who did his best to stand up to the forces of evil whenever possible. He was imprisoned in Dachau and survived the war to go on to become a successful journalist. Men of his bravery deserve our respect and admiration. Had his book been entitled something more along the lines of "My private Struggle Against the Nazi Government" perhaps more people would have bought the book. My interest is in how it looked from the inside; not by someone who knew the truth from the beginning. Rather, how was everyday life like to an apolitical individual who went about his day to day life. I have always wondered about how such a monstrosity like Hitler came into power and staid in power. Maybe I've already found the answer but don't know it. Maybe I'll never fully understand such an answer. However, the answer certainly wasn't in this book. That's why I was disappointed in it. I'm sure if I had read it for what it actually is, I would have appreciated it more.

Rating:
Summary: Not What I was Looking For
Review: I bought this book because I was hoping that it would actually be an account of day to day life in Nazi Germany. I was curious how life under the dictatorial mad man looked to everyday German people. What I got was one man's struggle against the Nazi government. I was impressed that Mr. Engelmann was a man who did his best to stand up to the forces of evil whenever possible. He was imprisoned in Dachau and survived the war to go on to become a successful journalist. Men of his bravery deserve our respect and admiration. Had his book been entitled something more along the lines of "My private Struggle Against the Nazi Government" perhaps more people would have bought the book. My interest is in how it looked from the inside; not by someone who knew the truth from the beginning. Rather, how was everyday life like to an apolitical individual who went about his day to day life. I have always wondered about how such a monstrosity like Hitler came into power and staid in power. Maybe I've already found the answer but don't know it. Maybe I'll never fully understand such an answer. However, the answer certainly wasn't in this book. That's why I was disappointed in it. I'm sure if I had read it for what it actually is, I would have appreciated it more.

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Summary: Excellent book.
Review: I have had this book on my shelf - unopened for many years, and recently decided to read it. It really opened my eyes to what happened in Nazi Germany, and what could potentially happen in our own country if we are not careful. It is very well written, and I plan to recommend it to friends.