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Kansasliberal asked this question about All the Light We Cannot See:

Do we know why Frederick was so pushed by his family to attend the Nazis school where he obviously did not belong?

Steve Middendorf Because he was poor as a church mouse. Because the alternative was working in the coal mine? Because the Nazi's were the popular group at the time and…moreBecause he was poor as a church mouse. Because the alternative was working in the coal mine? Because the Nazi's were the popular group at the time and you know where 2nd place got you with that group? (less)

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John R Frederick, not Werner. You got the characters mixed up!
Jan 02, 2015 10:27AM · flag

Steve Middendorf Oh, right you are. Senior moment.
Jan 04, 2015 10:30AM · flag

David Yohalem The thread is about Frederick, not Werner. A Pfennig, for those who don't know, was the smallest unit of currency, like a farthing (1/4 penny) or cent ...more
Nov 13, 2021 10:08AM · flag

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