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Alone in Berlin

Book • 2017
Hans Fallada's "Alone in Berlin" tells the story of Otto and Anna Quangel, an ordinary working-class couple in Berlin during World War II. Their son's death at the front fuels their quiet act of rebellion against the Nazi regime.

They leave anonymous postcards criticizing Hitler, risking their lives for a small act of defiance.

The novel portrays the everyday struggles and resilience of ordinary people under totalitarian rule.

It highlights the power of individual resistance even in the face of overwhelming oppression.

The book's stark realism and emotional depth make it a powerful testament to human courage.

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Rob Attar
as the book written by Hans Fallada, who is also a character in
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Catrine Clay
's book.
Germans who resisted the Nazis
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Bridget Phetasy
while discussing her reading during a period of reflection after an election.
Bridget Phetasy on Trauma and Recovery, Victimhood and Entitlement, and Marriage | Ep. 44

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