Monthly Archives: February 2011

Melitta, I grew up in the small rural community of Greene, Maine not on many of today’s maps. We were taught that honesty, a good job, and freedom, were not inherent rights, but rather earned! I did not find a … Continue reading →

Loved reading Melitta’s Life Story. What a trip!!! I especially loved the way she referred to the sewing machine throughout the story – then the surprise ending – a picture of The Sewing Machine! It actually brought tears to my … Continue reading →

We received and enjoyed your book very much.  You have told me much about your early years, but the book is more extensive.  Doug read the book to me.  How dreadful life was under Nazi rule.  I agree, your parents … Continue reading →

A really riveting true story of survival to freedom! Tears may not have been a part of the Mohr family due to time and fear, but they were for this armchair reader. Appreciated the apt details through which we could … Continue reading →

It is always a privilege to know the author of a book personally, and what a blessing this book was in letting us learn more about Melitta’s history. It gives us a glimpse into much of what contributed to make … Continue reading →

I now have your book loaded on the Kindle and have already read it. I am very impressed with it, and will read it again, I am sure. Glad you wrote this all down, it’s worth it. I was very … Continue reading →

Melitta, that’s an amazing story. I’m so glad you wrote it and shared it. The courage of your parents was amazing. The picture of you at 6 makes me smile every time I look at it. Congratulations, Pam

I just finished reading your book – I didn’t rush through it – I wanted to absorb what you had written about your life.  I thought I knew you – HA!  Now, I really know you.  What a great book … Continue reading →

I couldn’t put this book down. It was so interesting. The history provided along with the very personal story took you back to the times of Nazi Germany and the incredible struggles and pain that so many people endured. This … Continue reading →

I had been waiting for Melitta’s book to be finished, as she is a personal friend of mine, and I have known a bit about her life history – so when the book arrived in the mail, I sat down … Continue reading →

GREAT JOB!!! I read your book this morning and what a story and what a great job of writing. I am not much of a reader of books as they are so long, and well they drag them out so. … Continue reading →

The book was incredible!  I had to read it a second time.  I could picture everything you wrote.  I had no idea your (and Willy’s and your sister’s) parents went through such difficulties!   I cannot imagine what they went … Continue reading →

Well – I want to applaud you for doing it and for the excellent job you did….and thanks for the memories…it was a time to remember.   Frank

Thanks for the  book which I really found very interesting. You have quite a story!  Sister Rose Agnes

I’ve read your wonderful book. Now Merv has started reading it., and we’ve told many people about it. Marie