emigration and Kristallnacht

"Carl Laemmle and Sophie N." is a text on history from the view point of a witness. Kristallnacht was the highlight of Nazi terror in Germany in the 1930 ies. Kristallnacht was the cesura in Sophie¿s life. The reader will be drawn into contemporary history, because the historical facts are told in a personally illuminating and emotionally touching way. Don¿t expect any tutorial! But there are passages arousing interest for further questions and discussions on contemporary history and ethics.