To Hell and Back: The Life Story of an Austrian World War II Survivor

To Hell and Back: The Life Story of an Austrian World War II Survivor is a unique, one-of-a-kind memoir. Author Maria Rosa takes us on a journey through time and history as she tells the true-to-life story of her harrowing first-person experiences before, during, and after World War 2. Her adventures span the globe as Maria describes life as a little girl, a student, a young lady, a mother, and finally as a grandmother. Emotionally-charged drama alternates with historical narrative and comical anecdotes in Maria's extraordinary and entertaining narrative. Topics include: • World War II • The Anschluss or Nazi takeover of Austria • Relations between Jews and Gentiles • A child's view of the Holocaust • Salzburg, the City of Mozart • Hitler's "Eagle's Nest" retreat • Historic castles and cathedrals • The importance of women's education • International travel adventures • An encounter with Manhattan Freemasons • Motherhood and family • An abusive marriage • The Cuban Missile Crisis • The Assassination of JFK • The Apollo Moon Landing • The Vietnam War • Two major California earthquakes • The fall of the Berlin Wall • The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library • ...and much more! Compelling and educational, this eye-opening book is a must-read for all ages!