To Hell and Back

To Hell and Back: The Life Story of an Austrian World War II Survivor is a unique, one-of-a-kind memoir. Author Maria Rosa takes us on a journey through time and history as she tells the true-to-life story of her harrowing first-person experiences before, during, and after World War 2. Her adventures span the globe as Maria describes life as a little girl, a student, a young lady, a mother, and finally as a grandmother. Emotionally-charged drama alternates with historical narrative and comical anecdotes in Maria's extraordinary and entertaining narrative. Topics include: - World War II - The Anschluss or Nazi takeover of Austria - Relations between Jews and Gentiles - A child's view of the Holocaust - Salzburg, the City of Mozart - Hitler's "Eagle's Nest" retreat - Historic castles and cathedrals - The importance of women's education - International travel adventures - An encounter with Manhattan Freemasons - Motherhood and family - An abusive marriage - The Cuban Missile Crisis - The Assassination of JFK - The Apollo Moon Landing - The Vietnam War - Two major California earthquakes - The fall of the Berlin Wall - The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library - ...and much more Compelling and educational, this eye-opening book is a must-read for all ages