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A review by heidirgorecki
Cradles of the Reich by Jennifer Coburn
5.0
4.5 stars rounded up. A really interesting and informative look at the Lebensborn Society - and yet another layer of how infiltrating, ingenious, and horrendous the Nazis were. If you want to indoctrinate a society, start with children who are innocent and don’t know any better but to believe you. I’m always a bit flabbergasted at their evil brilliance whenever I read again at how to well they did this with typical, unsuspecting German families.
I enjoyed the 3 perspective approach with the main characters of Gundi, Irma and Hilde. It provided a really intriguing story and a good look at both how each aspect of the culture - against, indifferent, for - dealt with something that came across as innocent and helpful but underneath was disgusting and depraved.
The only thing I wish was different was that more was fleshed out at the end and the story continued a bit. I was a little disappointed at the lack of closure but enjoyed it nonetheless.
Thanks to Netgalley for the advanced copy of this book. Opinions are mine alone.
I enjoyed the 3 perspective approach with the main characters of Gundi, Irma and Hilde. It provided a really intriguing story and a good look at both how each aspect of the culture - against, indifferent, for - dealt with something that came across as innocent and helpful but underneath was disgusting and depraved.
The only thing I wish was different was that more was fleshed out at the end and the story continued a bit. I was a little disappointed at the lack of closure but enjoyed it nonetheless.
Thanks to Netgalley for the advanced copy of this book. Opinions are mine alone.