
Destined to Witness
Growing Up Black in Nazi Germany
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Narrated by:
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Peter Jay Fernandez
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By:
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Hans Massaquoi
What would life be like for a Black boy growing up in Nazi Germany? This unprecedented autobiography answers that question with the spellbinding true story of Hans J. Massaquoi’s life in Hamburg during the height of Hitler’s regime.
Hans is the son of a Black Liberian diplomat father and a white German mother. His father returns to Africa at the beginning of the war, leaving them behind in poverty and without the means to flee. Bewildered, Hans is force-fed ceaseless anti-semitic and anti-African propaganda in his schools. Within this tense atmosphere, increasingly violent Nazi policies and Allied bombing raids make Hans and his mother’s lives a desperate day-to-day struggle for survival.
Through countless close calls, Hans perseveres by his ingenuity, strength of character and a liberal dose of good luck - eventually going on to find his father in Liberia and emigrate to America.
Peter Jay Fernandez’s intense narration brilliantly punctuates all of the tragedy and triumph in this monumental audiobook.
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The narrative's engaging tone ensures a riveting read, maintaining a steady pace that never falters into dull moments. Hans's story captivates, providing insight into a lesser-known aspect of history. I highly recommend adding this thought-provoking biography to your reading list for its empowering narrative and the invaluable perspective it offers on a tumultuous era.
Amazing Journey
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Excellent
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What a story…
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A must read for anyone interested in the black history
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All should read this detailed story of the life of Hans Massaqoui
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A great walk through the life of one man
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The Content: Destined to Witness is a cradle to middle age narrative which is rich the experiences that men face growing up, which brings one close to the writer's experience. The story then begins to ascend like a roller coaster ticking up the first precipice; as the implications of the time and setting this man was born into reveal their eminence in history and set the stage for a great story.
I can pay no greater compliment than to say the emotions and thoughts conveyed in the book had me swaying like sports fan watching a live game in over time. For such a harrowing tale there is an uncanny optimism, as the writer does not shrink from expounding his good experiences in equal measure to his tribulations.
Over All: This is a story all should read, not simply for a wonderful message which will stimulate your thoughts, but because it is a great listen and well worth a credit at it's 19 hour running time which had me engrossed throughout.
A Well Told of a Life in the Head Winds
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Dope listen...
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How Hans continued to take risks but succeeded afterall.
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This is one of the most incredible stories I've ever heard! Such a different perspective than most WW II memoirs. I couldn't put it down! A must listen for anyone, really!One of the most amazing books I've ever read!!
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