Finding Home: A war child's journey to peace
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| Rating | : | 4.36 (567 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1894384768 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 336 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-09-10 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Franz (Frank) Oberle was nine years old when his family was relocated from Germany to Poland. Their subsequent life together in BC has encompassed tragedy and pure joy, hard work and hard times, failure and triumph, as Frank Oberle rose from self-educated immigrant to acclaimed federal politician. Rich in detail, drama and humour, this is a love story, an inspirational saga and a book that sings the song of the Canadian immigrant.. Surviving on grass and stolen eggs, Franz and a friend walked 800 kilometres to his ancestral village on the edge of the Black Forest, only to find that his parents had not returned and to face rejection from his remaining family. With the blessing of his beloved Hanna (Joan), he set off for Canada, promising to send for her when he was able to provide for her. But the indominable Franz survived amid the disillusioned populace of Germany and, with his youthful sweetheart, dreamed of a new life in a new land
They have four children and seven grandchildren.. He received the Canadian Forestry Achievement Award in 1992 and was a founding member of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research.Frank lives near Nanoose, BC, with his wife, Joan. Four years later, as minister of forestry, his determination led him to confront the indus
Four years later, as minister of forestry, his determination led him to confront the industrys clear-cutting practices and demand sustainable forest management. About the AuthorBorn in Forchheim, Germany, Frank Oberle survived the turmoil of Hitlers Germany and post-war chaos before immigrating to Canada in 1951. During his career he tried his hand at many jobs, including logger, gold miner, rancher and town mayor, before serving six consecutive terms as a member of Parliament. They have four children and seven grandchildren.. He received the Canadian Forestry Achievement Award in 1992 and was a founding member of the Canadian Insti
Review of 'Finding Home" This book offers a unique perspective on WW2, ie. from the point of view of a German child. It is a very candid autobiography, well-written with lots of humour and insights. Mr. Oberle goes on to describe his immigration to Canada, and the struggles he encountered in trying to forge a new life in BC. It was fascinating to see what life is like for a new immigrant.