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The Impact of Poverty on Childhood
The chapter discusses Werner Herzog's childhood and the poverty he grew up in. It mentions the historical context of Germany during that time, with the fortunes of the German army changing and the invasion of Stalingrad. Werner talks about the extreme hunger he experienced, with his mother having to ration a single loaf of bread for four people.