Knowing how much all the Harrises love depressing literature and historical books I thought I'd contribute the latest book I've been reading for my US military history class: The Forgotten Soldier, by Guy Sajer. The book is the author's memior from being a French-German in the German army fighting on the Eastern front during WWII. He was 16 when he joined the army in 1942 as part of a transport team and ends up fighting in the infantry in the Gross Deutschland division. He experiences a vast number of horrible things (I'm not even done with it yet and I'm amazed at what he's survived). Aside from all the appalling experiences of war it is an amazingly well written book and am enjoying it even as it depresses me. Last week we read a memior by another German from WWI - Storm of Steel by Ernst Junger - which was good, but not quite as well written as this one. Once I'm done with the semester anyone can feel free to borrow my books (you'll find these ones are much more enjoyable than my physics or bio textbooks) and I'll keep everyone updated on the good ones as I continue reading them.
On a more cheerful note than war, I've taken up knitting. I have already finished a scarf for myself and am currently working on a hat for Dad.
3 comments:
I can't wait for my hat! Nothing like curling up with a depressing book while wearing a hat knitted with love.
I may not read the book but I would love to see that hat on your dad.
I will post a picture when it arrives!
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