Instruct: Classify Amazon reviews into positive or negative sentiment
Query: phenomenal view of the Germans before and during Hitler

I am so thankful to the author for sharing his story. There is information in this book not found anywhere, and it's so well-written that I can't put it down. This record really makes clear, too,the wide range of humanity (and lack-of) in Germany before and during the Nazi days. One very moving piece is the author's mother, who, without doubt, gave him the strength of character to endure so much pain and grow up to be a fine person. Also, the teacher during his first year of school--in all my days of school in THIS country, I never saw such fine character in a teacher! And...And...And...So many unbelievable people in a sea of horror.This account sheds light on civil rights issues, everywhere (and we learn a bit about Liberia, too!)This is an phenomenal book. Completely original and beautifully written.