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?
candee t smith Frederick may have been strongly induced to apply to this school for the children of elite military and children with prowess in a Hitler perceived st…moreFrederick may have been strongly induced to apply to this school for the children of elite military and children with prowess in a Hitler perceived strength. This was not available to the many youth that were part of the mandatory Hitler Youth Program.
In my mind, Frederick was the student with the most strength of character. He had more courage than any of his fellows that fell in line, even if they gave up a piece of themselves to do it.(less)
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